Content Analysis for Yoga
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Standing Poses:
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*Note*: Personal and social implications are applicable to all types of poses.
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Seated Poses:
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Prone Poses:
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Quitening Poses:
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see above |
The following components are compulsary for each type
of yoga pose mentioned above:
1) Form: Correct form is needed for both safety and maximum benefits of poses.
2) Alignment: Proper alignment of joints adds to the benefits of each pose as well as prevents uneccessary injuries. Alignment is heavily dependant upon flexibility.
3) Strength: Strenth allows the individual to perform the pose with proper form and alignment without pain or stress.
4) Stamina: Stamina is dependant upon form, alignment, strength, flexibilty, and breathing control. It is a culmination of all components of yoga. This allows for individuals to perform poses with varied length and depth of each pose.