Swami Sivananda's
Modified Five Principles of Yoga
Proper
relaxation
Proper exercise
Abstinence (yama)
Observance (niyama)
Posture (asana)
Regulation of breath (pranayama)
Withdrawal of Senses (pratyahara)
Concentration (dharana)
Meditation (dhyana)
Super Consciousness (samadhi)
Releases tension in the muscles.
Helps letting go of all worries.
Ensures conservation of energy
Proper exercise
Proper breathing
(pranayama)
Yoga postures - to be performed as per body constitution.
Yogic consultation is a must.
Correct postures work systematically on all parts of the body.
Stretching and toning the muscles & ligaments. Keeping the spine
and joints flexible. Improving the blood circulation.
Brings an extraordinary balance in the consciousness.
Teaches you to control your mental state by regulating the flow
of the life force.
Proper diet
Positive Thinking &
Meditation
Chart out a well-nourished balanced diet.
Keep the body light and supple and the mind calm.
Resists ailments.
Removes negative thoughts. Stills the mind.
You attain super-consciousness. A state beyond time, space and
causation.
So just steal away some days from your hectic schedule
and devote those precious moments to Yoga in India.
Patanjali's
Eight Principles of Yoga