Introduction
Historically yoga was more than just a method of teaching; it was a way of life. You dedicated yourself to a lifestyle and culture that surpassed meditation techniques and included healthy eating habits, bathing habits, social interaction and work. Its philosophy is rooted in a physical culture of health and well-being that is still emphasised today and explains why over 15 million people in the world now practise this ancient tradition.
Every yoga asana (pose) has a different name and includes standing postures, seated twists, backbends, arm balances, inversions and core holds. The downward facing dog for example, is in itself said to calm the brain, energise the body, improve digestion, strengthen arms and legs and be therapeutic for high blood pressure. Whilst these benefits come as a given with most postures, the practise of yoga as a whole gives many more benefits than you might think…
Durig this WebQuest we will answer the question: what are multiple benefits yoga can give us?
Task
The task is to find out how yoga makes you:
- Healthy
- Happy
- Fit
and create the catalog of benefits each of them obtains
Process
The steps for the WebQuest:
First you will be assighned in groups of four, second you will decide what part of information you will search for, third follow the instructions.
1. Read the iformation about the topic.
2. Find the most surprising facts about yoga and it`s effect on body and mind.
3. Watch a video with yoga practice.
4. Make a discussion about the topic (10 min).
5. Make a conclusion.
Web sites for search:
http://www.healthandfitnesstravel.com/blog/why-is-yoga-so-good-for-you
http://www.beachbody.com/beachbodyblog/fitness/20-ways-yoga-make-happier
http://www.doyouyoga.com/yoga-makes-healthy-happy-fit/
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/…
Evaluation
Please answer the following questions:
1. Which are three core components of yoga practice?
2. How yoga can increase your brain activity?
3. How joga increases flexibility, improves muscle tone and strength?
4. How joga makes you fit?
5. How joga makes you feel happier?
Conclusion
Yoga has many styles, forms and intensities. Hatha yoga, in particular, may be a good choice for stress management. Hatha is one of the most common styles of yoga, and beginners may like its slower pace and easier movements. But most people can benefit from any style of yoga — it's all about your personal preferences.
- Stress reduction. A number of studies have shown that yoga may help reduce stress and anxiety. It can also enhance your mood and overall sense of well-being.
- Improved fitness. Practicing yoga may lead to improved balance, flexibility, range of motion and strength.
- Management of chronic conditions. Yoga can help reduce risk factors for chronic diseases, such as heart disease and high blood pressure. Yoga might also help alleviate chronic conditions, such as depression, pain, anxiety and insomnia.
You also can lose your waight, regulate hormons, boost your libido, learn discipline, relieve back pain, clear your body of toxins, learn what your body can do, get more physical energy, find cool friends, became more open-minded.
Do you want to try joga postures to figure out how it will wirk for you? Get the mat, appropriate clothes, find a teacher and go ahed!
Credits
Sources of videos
practise from yogi with 13 years of beckground [video URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDs9Ywuord8, 9.45 min]
scientific results of yoga: [video URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LoS5N78AoI, 9.45 min].