The place and role of yoga in the system of modern innovative physical education and health technologies

This article examines one of the modern areas of innovative physical education and health technologies - yoga. The concept and meaning of types of yoga are given, its main values as a factor influencing physical and mental health are indicated. The relevance of yoga practice as a direction of physical education and health technology, accessible to any gender, age and physical fitness, is argued. The problems solved by yoga are reflected on the example of problems solved by physical education and health technologies in general. Yoga is analyzed as a means of influencing the psycho - emotional state and mental activity in the modern world. The basic concepts that exist in yoga practice are mentioned, meaning the names of a specific physical exercise. Performing these exercises allows your muscles to become more elastic and strong, develop coordination, endurance and stress resistance.