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class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/en\/sivananda-yoga\/5-points\/proper-exercise\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"306\" height=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-richtige-uebungen-1.png\" class=\"elementor-animation-bob attachment-full size-full wp-image-2295\" alt=\"Proper exercise\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-richtige-uebungen-1.png 306w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-richtige-uebungen-1-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-richtige-uebungen-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/en\/sivananda-yoga\/5-points\/proper-exercise\/\">1. Proper exercise (Asanas)<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Enhances the flexibility of the joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. The asanas improve circulation, massage the internal organs and improve organ function.<br \/>\nA flexible and strong spine enhances blood circulation and keeps the body young and powerful.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-050bb4a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"050bb4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/en\/sivananda-yoga\/5-points\/proper-breathing\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-richtige-atmung-1.png\" class=\"elementor-animation-bob attachment-full size-full wp-image-2297\" alt=\"Lungs - proper breathing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-richtige-atmung-1.png 309w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-richtige-atmung-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-richtige-atmung-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/en\/sivananda-yoga\/5-points\/proper-breathing\/\">2. Proper breathing (Pranayama)<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Connects the body to its battery, the solar plexus, which is an enormous reservoir of energy. Deep, conscious breathing boosts our daily energy reserves \u2013 stress and many diseases (for example, depression) can be alleviated in this way.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a15dc0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6a15dc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/en\/sivananda-yoga\/5-points\/proper-relaxation\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-richtige-entspannung-1.png\" class=\"elementor-animation-bob attachment-full size-full wp-image-2298\" alt=\"Proper relaxation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-richtige-entspannung-1.png 307w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-richtige-entspannung-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-richtige-entspannung-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/en\/sivananda-yoga\/5-points\/proper-relaxation\/\">3. Proper relaxation (Savasana)<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">If the body and mind are subjected to constant overload, their performance suffers. A few minutes of physical, mental and spiritual relaxation counteract worry and fatigue more effectively than several hours of uneasy sleep.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f9b9c4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6f9b9c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/en\/sivananda-yoga\/5-points\/proper-diet\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-richtige-ernaehrung-1.png\" class=\"elementor-animation-bob attachment-full size-full wp-image-2299\" alt=\"Proper diet icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-richtige-ernaehrung-1.png 307w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-richtige-ernaehrung-1-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-richtige-ernaehrung-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/en\/sivananda-yoga\/5-points\/proper-diet\/\">4. Proper diet (vegetarian)<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Is one that is simple, natural and health promoting, and can be easily digested and assimilated by the body. It consists of food products that have the most positive effects on the body and mind, while having the fewest negative effects on the environment and on other creatures.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0329587 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"0329587\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/en\/sivananda-yoga\/5-points\/positive-thinking-and-meditation\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-meditation-positives-denken-1.png\" class=\"elementor-animation-bob attachment-full size-full wp-image-2296\" alt=\"Positive thinking and meditation icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-meditation-positives-denken-1.png 309w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-meditation-positives-denken-1-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ikon-meditation-positives-denken-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/en\/sivananda-yoga\/5-points\/positive-thinking-and-meditation\/\">5. Positive thinking and meditation (Vedanta and Dhyana)<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Are the keys to peace of mind. By controlling the movements of the mind, we can eliminate negative thought patterns and experience deep inner peace.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>5 Points The 5 Points of Yoga Learn yoga with the help of these five easy principles from Swami Vishnudevananda. They are a synthesis of the classical yoga teachings: 1. Proper exercise (Asanas) Enhances the flexibility of the joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. The asanas improve circulation, massage the internal organs and improve organ function. 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