The Yoga philosophy, though thousands of years old, has been found to fill the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of man better than any known doctrine. It is practiced throughout the world by people of all ages and in all walks of life, it is taught today as it was taught centuries ago, it fits readily into almost every lifestyle.
This program is a basic course in two aspects of Yoga: Hatha Yoga and Yoga nutrition. To increase the resultant benefits-practice both the Yoga postures and the Yoga nutrition. Yoga give you emotional support, physical improvement and spiritual development.
Yoga has been of immeasurable benefit to me, and it pleases me to know that you are interested in Yoga. I extend to you my sincerest wishes for your health and peace of mind and i leave you with the thought that no one can give you health or peace but you, yourself. Your practice of Yoga will be, perhaps, the most decisive step you will take toward these goals.
"THE LEG PULL"
HOW TO PRACTISE 'THE LEG PULL'
Hold the stretch for the count of 1.
Do the exercise 3 times.
TIPS
Try to keep your knees straight and your legs together throughout the exercise. Gently pull yourself forward until you feel a comfortable stretch in your back, then hold that position. Move slowly. As you progress and gain more flexibility, your elbows will come closer to the floor, and your forehead closer to your knees. Eventually you will be able to do the exercise to its completion.
BENEFITS
Keeps your spine flexible
Relaxes your tight back and neck muscles
Stretches the muscles and tendons in your legs.
(1)
Sit with your legs straight out before you with your hands on your kness. Stretch your arms upward.
(2)
Slowly stretch forward and grasp your legs as close to your ankles as you can comfortably manage.
(3)
Bend your elbows and gently pull the upper part of your body forward. Try to touch your elbows to the floor, and your forehead to your knees. Hold.
(4)
Keep your chin close to your chest as you straighten up. Straighten first your lower back, your middle back, and then your shoulders. Raise your head. Let your hands slide up your legs as you uncurl to a sitting position.