what is yoga dance flow ? Ultimate Guide to learn about the untold secrets of Dance Yoga
what is yoga dance flow ?
- Hi friends , today we are going to see about a Dance yoga or yoga Dance. As the name implies Dance yoga is a art form of yoga style , where yoga is performed with the help of a Rhythmic Music plays at background of the yoga practice session.
- Dance yoga became a major sensation in the year 2007 and popularity grow across the America with Yoga festivals celebrated with joy.
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Origin of yoga dance Therapy :
- Soraya Franco is the yoga teacher who founded the Yoga dance therapy , she has been dancing for 20 years.
- She is professional Dance choreographer,ballet teacher,researcher, philosopher,Travelling Explorer of world cultures,Artist and more.
- Soraya Franco's research was based on how yoga,dance and philosophy combined to form a Movement of spiritual awareness among human experience.
- Yoga dance therapy is consist of Kriyas (Cleaning or Purifying) pranayama (Breathing Exercise) and eye exercise with deep relaxing meditation.
- Yoga dance therapy gives a holistic experience to the yoga practise classes with self awareness that creates between the body and mind.
- This therapeutic yoga dance can awaken a spiritual connection with the sense of mental fulfilment among the yoga students.
Hinduism and Ancient Indian History of Yoga Dance :
- According to Ancient Scriptures the God "Shiva" is considered to be Cosmic Dancing God.
- In above picture represents his nataraja relief form symbolic representation of Natya Shastra poses.
- This nataraja dance relief pose symbolise the "creation, destruction and all things in between".
- In Hinduism every god has his (Tandana) and Her (Lasya) aspects of dance.
- And also there are 23 celestial beings called the "Apsaras" , who please god by dancing.
Natya Yoga or Bharatanatyam History of Classical dance Form in India :
- Bharatanatyam also known as Sadir, is the oldest classical dance form originated in Tamil Nadu (a state in India).
- Mostly the Bharatanatyam dance art are practised by women with solo dance practice.
- Bharatanatyam was founded in the basis of the Sanskrit text by both Bharata Muni, Natya Shastra.
- This ancient Indian dance form consist of sign gestures and facial expression.
- This dance form can traced back before India's British invasion period , where Devadasi women performs dance of God in temple.
Various different types of Fitness dancing flow forms :
- Pole Dancing Fitness Workout
- Burlesque Dancing exercise
- Hula hoop Dancing Exercise
- Yoga Dance fitness flow
- Go - go Dancing workout
- Jazzercise dance flow class
- Belly dancing class
- Ballroom dancing exercise
- Country line dance exercise
- Open mic dance workout
- Zumba Aerobic exercise
- Salsa dancing fitness workout
what is yoga dance fusion flow ?
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- Professional yoga instructor like Patricia Moreno has combined movement of yoga flow into a graceful smooth motion of dance.
- By combining dance to yoga session moves creates a unique way to explore a spiritual awakening of energy inside body as well as mind.
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- Dance fusion with yoga class flow is structured in the way of modern and contemporary dance styles taught with the help of principle of yoga.
- These fusion classes includes sun salutation and meditation at the end of yoga session with floor section.
- And the yoga dance fusion class starts with pranayama (Breathing exercise), then slow stretching and warm up session is done with rest of class will be formed with various styles of music like jazz,classical, and country music to enhance the mood.
Health Benefits of Yoga Dance Flow:
- Makes your yoga session fun and Enjoyable experience.
- Decreases the Anxiety and stress factor.
- Boost your Immune system.
- Dance yoga can considered as Total body workout.
- Increases your Mind and Body co ordination.
- Considered as Cardiovascular workout good for heart health.
- Improves the muscular strength and tones the muscles in your body.
- Can be helpful in healthy weight loss routine.
- It can Develop Endurance,stamina and energy act efficiently.
- Increases the Flexibility,agility and prevents you from physical injury.
- Gives you better self confidence and self esteem.
- Reduces or slows the rate Ageing and keeps younger.
- Makes your bones stronger with better mobility.
- Good for mental health , keeps your mood bright and happy.
Scientific Research on Dance and Health :
- According to study published in journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience shows that older people who practise dance regularly have reversed the signs of ageing with great results.
- A study on Dance therapy as intervention on Parkinson’s disease patients shows that the patients have better motor functions by practising dance therapy.
- The American Dance therapy Association states that psycho therapeutic use for movement to promote emotional health, social skill,mind cognitive and physical integration of the individual is improved.
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