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Five Main Principles of Yoga

  • Writer: Admin
    Admin
  • Apr 21, 2009
  • 1 min read

The five main principles of yoga are - use of gravity (to minimize the use of props); deep breathing (to eliminate harmful toxins from the blood); stretching of tendons/ connective tissue (to help release essential fluids); organ massage (to improve blood circulation); and concentration (to help channel the restless mind).

 
 
 

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