PE Reviewer Lesson 1-3
PE Reviewer Lesson 1-3
PE Reviewer Lesson 1-3
Lesson 3 – Yoga
Yoga – is defined as a hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline that includes breath
control, simple meditation, and adoption of specific bodily postures, which is
widely practiced for health and relaxation.
Yoga came from the Sanskrit word Yuj which means “union of the individual
and universal consciousness.” Patanjali came to this earth to give this
knowledge of yoga that came to be known as the Yoga Sutras.
Pantanjali – father of yoga
1. Classical Yoga
- Yama – universal morality
- Niyama – personal observances
- Asanas – body postures
- Pranayama – breathing exercise
- Pratyahara – control of the sense
- Dharna – concentration and cultivating inner perceptual awareness
- Dhyana – devotion; meditation on the divine
- Samadhi – union with the divine
2. Post-classical yoga
The system of practices was designed to revitalize ad lengthens life and the
physical body.
3. Modern Yoga
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, yogas masters traveled to the west causing
an increase in attention and followers. Hatha yoga, or the process of achieving
a healthy mind-body connection, was strongly promoted in India.
Benefits of Yoga
Improves flexibility
Increases muscle strength and tone
Increases blood flow
Boosts immune system
Improves posture
Prevents digestive problems
Maintains a balanced metabolism
C. Lying Poses
1. Corpse pose
2. Upward extended feet pose
D. Backbends
1. Cat pose
2. Cobra pose
3. Bow pose
4. Half-cobra pose
5. One-legged kind pigeon pose
6. Upward plank pose with left leg up