Who started his Yoga journey at the age of 12 under the able guidance of Guru Shri. T. A. KRISHNAN. Seralathan has the pride of winning the “State Yoga Championship Award” at the age of thirteen and has participated in many yoga competitions and won medals and awards. He pursued Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy at Madras University, after a degree in B.A.(History). He obtained degrees in M.Sc.(Yoga), M.Phil.(Yoga) from “Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University”, Chennai.. Further, he holds a Certificate in Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Course. He is also a proud Member-Jury of “Tamilnadu State Yogasana Association”. .
“Yoga is not a religion. It is a science, science of well-being, science of youthfulness, science of integrating body, mind and soul.” ― Amit Ray
“Yoga is a light, which once lit will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter your flame.” — B.K.S. Iyengar
Ashtanga Yoga In Sanskrit "Ashta + anga" is Ashtanga. "Ashta" means Eight and "Anga" is limbs so it means Eight Limb path, Ashtanga Yoga is based on Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali. The Asanas, Pranayamas or the Dharana which we have studied earlier or the yam and niyam are based on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Hence, we will acquaint ourselves with the fundamentals as stated by Patanjali first.
Power Yoga is a fitness-based vinyasa practice. An offshoot of Ashtanga Yoga, It has many of the same qualities and benefits, including building internal heat, increased stamina, strength, and flexibility, as well as stress reduction. Teachers design their own sequences, while students synchronize their breath with their movements.
Therapeutic yoga taught by us is an inherently holistic approach, simultaneously working on the body, mind, and spirit. Various yoga practices systematically strengthen different systems in the body, including the heart and cardio vascular system, the lungs, muscles, and the nervous system. Yoga practices can improve function of the digestive system foster psychological well-being, and improve oxygen delivery to tissues. Yoga also can help the body more efficiently remove waste products, carcinogens, and cellular toxins.
Quietly moving in and out of the poses, you can practice listening to your body and becoming more aware of all of its beautiful curves. As your body prepares for baby’s birth day, it’s important to maintain core strength while improving flexibility, stability and openness in the hips and pelvis in a way that won’t compromise your joints which can be weakened by pregnancy hormones. Our well trained prenatal yoga instructor can help you modify your practice to safely support your changing body through each trimester. No matter what your birth plan, practising deep breathing and focusing activities can help you feel more prepared for the big day.
It is great to do a yoga routine before or after work, but you could also incorporate some stretches into the rest of your day. Stretch breaks are especially important for people whose jobs require them to sit at a desk in front of a computer for long hours, which can result in back pain and neck pain. Just taking a few minutes to do stretches at your desk can relieve stress, increase productivity, and most importantly, make you feel better.
Hatha is a Sanskrit word that can be broken down into two smaller words: ha, meaning “sun,” and tha, meaning “moon.” The word may also mean “willful” or "forceful.” The practice of Hatha yoga focuses on total mastery of the physical body, including all bodily functions. increases flexibility enabling seniors to bend and reach the toes. helps co-ordinate body movements and improves sense of balance. increases overall muscle strength.
It is possible for people of all ages and all walks of life to benefit from the various techniques that yoga offers including Senior citizens. These are also called desktop yoga poses. Seniors and office-goers may find it convenient as these asanas can be done while sitting on a chair. There are several chair yoga asanas that have immense benefits. Chair yoga relaxes the neck and back muscles, releasing pent up stress and helps alleviate body pain, tension and fatigue.
Children can start practicing yoga from the age of 5. Yoga promotes physical strength because kids learn to use all of their muscles in new ways. Simple postures and concentration techniques are taught in this class that helps develop strength, agility and coordination. It also helps children to focus and concentrate in school and get better grades. If kids start practicing yoga from young age they can improve their immunity, and prevent seasonal illnesses such as common cold, flu ,allergic symptoms and hereditary diseases such as obesity, blood pressure, diabetes etc. It has been found to be particularly so for kids with special needs. Studies have shown that yoga benefits children with autism and ADHD.