Yoga for the Elderly

Yoga for the Elderly

Yoga for the Elderly

Personal Yoga Practice

Personal Yoga Practice

Personal Yoga Practice

Yoga for Kids

Yoga for Kids

Yoga for Kids

15 Minute Yoga Class

15 Minute Yoga Class

15 Minute Yoga Class

Basic Yoga Session

Basic Yoga Session

Basic Yoga Session

30 Minute Yoga Class

30 Minute Yoga Class

30 Minute Yoga Class

Yoga for Women

Yoga for Women

Yoga for Women

Yoga for Men

Yoga for Men

Yoga for Men

Home Yoga Practice 30 Minute Yoga Class
30 Minute Yoga Class

30 Minute Yoga Class

  30 Minute Yoga Class
Yoga is not only a lifestyle, but a way to reach your goals, such as Health or for Weight Loss. Practice Yoga Breathing for Stress Relief and Relaxation, or Asana to center your mind and correct posture Get the most from your valuable time and use Yoga Exercises for Health, Meditation and Relaxation or Stress Relief. Try our 30 Minute Yoga Class and see how yoga works for you!




30 Minute Yoga Class

People who do not exercise often reason that they are too busy to go to the gym or work out at home. These people are at risk to various diseases caused by stress and sedentary lifestyle. It is now being taught that exercise or physical activity helps the body cope with the stress of everyday life, as well as improve overall Health. However, the demands of our daily lives increase rapidly as time goes by. These demands take away our time to take care of our health. Remember, our health is highly important. We all know that if we are unhealthy, we are less productive and it will be hard for us to achieve our goals. Imagine this, you worked so hard for ten years to get promoted to the position you have always dreamed of. You spend more than 16 hours at work, skip meals, lack sleep, do not exercise, and always feel stressed out. Finally, you landed on the position but developed a chronic disease that forces you to resign only after a few months of savoring the fruit of your hard work. It is frustrating, right?

One of the principles of Viniyoga is to develop practices for individual conditions and purposes. This section gives you a list of Yoga Sessions which aims to suit your lifestyle, whether you have a lot of time or almost no time at all. The good thing about Yoga is that you can do it anywhere. You can do it in your office, in your room, or perhaps even in your car or inside the bus on your way home. For someone who is too busy at work, you can also do Yoga in your desk during your break. You do take a break, don't you?

Here is a series of Asanas which can be done within a short period of time - approximately 15 minutes and the other for around 30 minutes. These Basic Yoga Sessions are ideal for people who are to busy to do more Yoga Poses. Remember that it is ideal to practice Yoga on an empty stomach. Practicing in the morning will help you revitalize your mind and body, keep you energized and ready for work. Meditation and Relaxation Techniques is also advised during the night for restful, more peaceful sleep. It is also important for Yoga Practices to be done daily.

 

Thirty Minute Yoga Practice

 

Mountain Pose - Tadasana
 

Mountain Pose - Tadasana

This yoga posture is a base for all asana, a yoga exercise in itself focusing on posture and awareness. Practiced consistently, balance and posture improves from Mountain Yoga Pose. The feet become roots to the Earth and the mind are the branches to the Universe: so develops the Mind-Body Connection.


Tree Balance Pose - Vrksasana
 

Tree Balance Pose - Vrksasana

This balancing yoga posture, once learned, opens the torso for greater respiration and a deeper understanding of the body's dimensions. Tree Balance Pose aids in your personal yoga practice the development of Mountain Posture.


Triangle Pose - Trikonasana
 

Triangle Pose - Trikonasana

Triangle Yoga Pose gently stretches the chest, hips and legs. Increasing blood flow to the head, this yoga position offers stress-relief to the mind and strengthens the shoulders. The open twist promotes a supple spine and relieves any low back discomfort.


Half Moon Bend Posture - Urdhva Hastasana
 

Half Moon Bend Posture - Urdhva Hastasana

Though this yoga pose incorporates the name of 'moon', it is a most rejuvenating yoga posture! Stretching the entire line of the body, this pose strengthens the cardiovascular, endocrine, and respiratory systems. Practice only with a health spine as yoga practice of Half Moon Bend Posture requires both strength and flexibility.

Standing Forward Bend - Uttanasana
 

Standing Forward Bend - Uttanasana

This yoga pose is the quentessential position for release and personal awareness. It is a yoga exercise for rebuilding strengthe and direction. A natural stress-relief for the mind, this is a deep and purposeful forward bend.


Warrior I Posture - Virabhadrasana I
 

Warrior I Posture - Virabhadrasana I

Warrior I Yoga Posture is strength. It is important to keep the heel of the forward foot in line with the center of the rear foot in Warrior positions. Warrior(s) brings a sense of independence, strengthening the core and thighs, and increases endurance.


Cat Stretch Pose - Vajrasana
 

Cat Stretch Pose - Vajrasana


A deep backbend, this yoga position strengthens the muscles of the torso. Exercise with this pose for several rounds to bring heat and flexibility to the spine, releasing toxins and stimulating the internal organs.

Locust Pose - Salabhasana
 

Locust Pose - Salabhasana

This yoga pose stretches the spine, exercising and strengthening the abdomen and back. It requires deep core strength and lumbar flexibility. The Locust Yoga Pose is one that is learned gradually through a series of yoga classes to get comfortable and stronger. The mind focuses and mind-body connection sharpens with this yoga practice.

Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana
 

Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana

This yoga posture promotes flexibility in the spine and encourages the chest to open. It is a good yoga exercise to train the shoulderblades on proper positioning in relation to the spine. Return to a resting position, such as Child's Pose, after practice of this asana is recommended.

Shoulderstand Posture - Sarvangasana
 

Shoulderstand Posture - Sarvangasana

The Shoulderstand Yoga Posture utilizes and alignes the length of the body. This yoga exercise is therapeutic as a stabilizer, as the energy that usually travels from the top of our body downwards is strongly affected by the reversal of gravity. Practice this yoga pose for optimal benefit from your yoga practice.


Staff Supine Pose - Viparita Karani
 

Staff Supine Pose - Viparita Karani

Staff Pose in Supine Position forms a foundation for alignment. This is a balancing posture, bringing both energy and soothing qualities to restore and rejuvenate the body and mind. Practice this position to relax the spinal column for more intense yoga postures.


Reclining Bound Angle Posture - Supta Baddha Konasana
 

Reclining Bound Angle Posture - Supta Baddha Konasana

This yoga pose is a posture for restoration and may be modified to meet any level of yoga practicer, from beginner to enlightened. The back is not exercised in this yoga posture and all tension should be consciously released!


Reclining Big Toe Stretch - Supta Padangusthasana
 

Reclining Big Toe Stretch - Supta Padangusthasana

This yoga pose supports spinal health and the back, allowing the body to stretch well in a safe alignment. While rejuvenating, this yoga position exercises the mind's capacity of release - the upper body releases and abdomen relaxes, bringing a calm to the body and mind.


Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana
 

Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana

This yoga posture promotes flexibility in the spine and encourages the chest to open. It is a good yoga exercise to train the shoulderblades on proper positioning in relation to the spine. Return to a resting position, such as Child's Pose, after practice of this asana is recommended.