The Warriors Inside The Walls Of Yoga

How variations of yoga help you to live longer

Yoga is a challenging series of exercise, since yoga teaches balance, spirituality, health, etc. When one practices yoga, he learns to gain control over his life, as well as his body and mind which moves him to good health. The warriors inside the walls of yoga assist Yogini (Female practitioner) and Yogi (Male practitioner) to improve posture, which in turns improves attitude. The overall outcome from practicing yogic methods is the achievement of stability and balance.

Yoga also strengthens the arms, shoulders, legs, etc, and through stretches the back, stomach, hips, thighs, etc, can benefit. When Yogini or Yogi Practices stretches that involve standing on one leg, it enhances Yogi's or Yogini's concentration, since they focus on the body.

Now that you have a brief background of yogic methods, let's practice Vira (Hero) Bhadrasana (Auspicious) III, which are the variations and the Warriors as the Wall.

How to do the wall:
Start with the "mountain" stand. In summary, stand up straight with the arms down at your side with your palms turned in at your hips. Keep your head straight. Make sure the feet are slightly apart. Relax: Now, focus on your inner ear. The inner ear is where you will find your balance. Visualize an erect line. Stand near a wall, and Exhale: Next, bend, touching the wall with your hips/arms extending to the front, and until the tips of your fingers are placed on the surface. You may need to adjust your body. The arms and torso should be balanced with the ground. The legs should be at a vertical angle. Inhale and lift your leg (Left) toward the back and then up. Make sure that your leg is vertically aligned with the ground. Breathe up to eight counts before repeating your position on the opposite side.

NOTE: If you have, disc problems you may want to visit your doctor to learn if yoga practices are suitable for you.

Yoga has been passed down through the centuries to help us learn balance, focus, and to gain control of our life. Yoga has many branches, which one can view as a tree. The roots are where Yogini (Female) and Yogi (Male) starts. At the roots of yoga is Hatha, which branches onto Laya. One must first master Hatha before moving toward Laya, since Hatha helps one to master breathing, as well as controlling vitality and the physical body. Laya moves one to master will, and gain power over the mind.

The basic stretch yogic methods are a good place to start. When one practices basic yogic methods, he gains balance, strength, which makes the muscles strong. In addition, the spine strengthens, which includes the shoulders and arms. The hips will gradually open which enhances posture. Good posture helps one to concentrate, focus, etc, and helps to boost confidence.

Now let's practice the cat balance. Start: Place your hands on your knees after standing erect with your hands to your sides. Next, ready for position as you direct your hands beneath the shoulders. Be sure the palms are spread so that they rest on the floor, and that your knees are directly beneath the hips. Now straighten the arms without locking the elbows. Exhale and glide your hand (Right) to the front while lifting your leg (Left) back. Continue to keep the hand in position and your toes touching the ground. Inhale and lift up your right arm whilst lifting your leg (Left) to a comfort zone. Try to lift the leg as high as your body will allot. Breathe eight counts or six if you prefer and repeat the same procedure on the opposite side.