Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a guidance system for yoga exercises that is capable of providing a means to aid personalized yoga exercise recommendations based on the user's real-time health parameters and medical history and guiding the user with holographic projections and posture correction notifications while exercising.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Traditionally, yoga practitioners rely on human instructors, printed guides, or digital videos to learn and perform yoga exercises. These methods, while helpful, lack real-time feedback on body posture, personalized exercise recommendations based on individual health conditions, and active assistance for users struggling with specific movements. Furthermore, conventional systems do not integrate advanced technology to monitor vital health parameters such as body temperature, blood flow rate, and pulse rate, which are crucial for tailoring exercises to the user's fitness level. Additionally, maintaining correct posture is essential in yoga to avoid injuries and maximize benefits, yet most existing solutions fail to provide immediate corrections or adaptive support. To address these limitations, there is a growing need for a technology-driven device that combines health monitoring, posture correction, interactive guidance, and personalized exercise recommendations in a seamless, user-friendly manner.

[0003] For performing the yoga exercise, the user traditionally relies on yoga mats, instructional books, video tutorials, and in-person classes led by yoga instructors. These tools and methods provide guidance but lack the ability to offer real-time feedback on posture and alignment, which is critical for achieving the intended benefits and preventing injuries. Furthermore, traditional methods do not personalize exercises based on the user’s health conditions or physical limitations. As a result, there is a need for an advanced system that provides dynamic guidance, real-time monitoring, and adaptive support tailored to individual requirements.

[0004] US20110131723A1 discloses a combined yoga exercise mat and yoga exercise strap are provided which are movable to: a hanging position in which the yoga exercise strap is attached to the yoga exercise mat to facilitate hanging the yoga exercise mat for washing, air drying and storage, to a carrying position in which the yoga exercise mat is rolled and the yoga exercise strap is positioned about and secures the rolled yoga exercise mat and in which the yoga exercise strap can be positioned on a shoulder of a person to help carry the rolled yoga exercise mat, and to an exercise position in which the yoga exercise strap is detached from the yoga exercise mat so that a person can perform yoga exercises with the yoga exercise strap and on the yoga exercise mat.

[0005] US7255666B2 discloses multi-Function Swing Apparatus for Total Body Exercise, Stretching, Yoga, Lumbo-Pelvic Traction, Gymnastics, Inversion Therapy, Therapeutic Rehab, Spinal Manipulation, Partner Play and Sky-chair consisting of a nylon fabric swing device having multiple flexible arm member attachments with omni-directional range of motion, a removable foam cushion insert, a metal trapeze pull-up bar, dual extension springs, and two height adjuster straps made of webbing with multiple loops, all of which is suspended from a swivel hook unit attached to a portable structural support stand made of metal tubing.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices are disclosed in prior art that provides way to recommend yoga exercise but lacks in monitoring the user's body posture, feedback to correct the incorrect positions, and adaptive support based on the user health parameters and often fail to personalize recommendations based on the user’s fitness levels or medical history for performing the exercise.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a system that requires to be capable of providing personalized yoga exercise recommendations based on real-time health monitoring and medical history for guiding user by maintaining accurate postures and overcoming physical challenges during exercises.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a system that is capable of providing personalized yoga exercise recommendations based on the user's real-time health parameters and medical history to guide the user in performing the exercise.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a system that is capable of analyzing the user's body posture during yoga exercises, and providing immediate corrective feedback via audio notifications to aid the user in maintaining proper alignment in performing the exercise.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a system that is capable of detecting body temperature, pulse rate, and blood flow rate, for recommending the exercise for ensuring accurate exercise execution and improving overall health of the user.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention relates to a guidance system for yoga exercises that is capable of guiding personalized yoga based on the user’s health parameters to ensure proper execution and enhanced fitness of the user.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a guidance system for yoga exercises, comprises of a wearable unit associated with the system worn by a user while walking on a ground surface for evaluation of the user’s fitness a user-interface inbuilt in a computing unit is wirelessly associated with the system that allows the user to give input commands regarding a specific exercise to be performed as per the user’s desire, a sensing module that includes a temperature sensor, a PPG (Photoplethysmography) sensor, and pulse rate sensor installed with the unit detects body temperature, blood flow rate, and pulse rate of the user, a microcontroller wirelessly linked with the sensing module that gathers data from the sensing module to determine different yoga exercises suitable for the user, a platform is associated with the system and equipped with multiple rubberized plates, that is positioned on ground surface for allowing the user to accommodate for performing the exercise, a cuboidal body associated with the system that is positioned near the platform and installed with a touch enabled screen for displaying the exercises suitable for user to select one of the exercise to be performed.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed system comprises of a holographic projection unit mounted on the body to project a hologram to guide the user regarding a manner in which the exercise is to be performed, multiple motorized omnidirectional wheels are configured underneath the body for maneuvering the body around the platform for detecting the body posture of the user while the user is performing the exercise, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit mounted on the body for detecting body posture maintained by the user, a speaker mounted on the body for notifying the user to maintain an accurate body posture, a motorized slider configured with each of the plates translate the plates to aid the user in stretching correct body part in view of aiding the user in performing the exercise accurately, and battery is associated with the system for supplying power to electrical and electronically operated components associated with the system.

[0016] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a guidance system for yoga exercises.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0019] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0020] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0021] The present invention relates to a guidance system for yoga exercises that is capable of providing guidance in performing yoga exercise based on the user’s health parameters, and medical history to enhance strength of the user’s body with any chances of mishappenings.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a guidance system for yoga exercises is illustrated, comprising a wearable unit 101 associated with the system, a platform 102 is associated with the system and equipped with multiple rubberized plates 103, a cuboidal body 104 associated with the system installed with a touch enabled screen 105, a holographic projection unit 106 mounted on the body 104, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 107 mounted on the body 104, a speaker 108 mounted on the body 104, a motorized slider 109 configured with each of the plates 103, and multiple motorized omnidirectional wheels 110 configured underneath the body 104.

[0023] The proposed system comprises of a wearable unit 101 associated with the system utilizes by a user to wear over wrist portion while walking on a ground surface for evaluation of the user’s fitness. Herein, the user accesses a user-interface inbuilt in a computing unit is wirelessly associated with the system to give input commands regarding a specific exercise to be performed as per the user’s desire. The computing unit includes but not limited to a mobile and laptop that comprises a processor where the input received from the user is stored to process and retrieve the output data in order to display in the computing unit. A microcontroller is wirelessly linked with the computing unit via a communication module which includes but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module. GSM (Global System for Mobile communication). The communication module acts as a medium between various electronic unit for establishing communication between the computing unit and system to process the input given by the user.

[0024] Upon processing the input, the microcontroller actuates a sensing module installed with the unit to detect body temperature, blood flow rate, and pulse rate of the user. The sensing module includes a temperature sensor, a PPG (Photoplethysmography) sensor, and pulse rate sensor for detecting the user’s body temperature, blood flow rate, and pulse rate. The temperature sensor operates based on the principle of detecting infrared radiation emitted by the user’s body. The essential components of this sensor include a thermal receptor, an optical configuration, and a perception module. The thermal receptor captures the emitted infrared radiation from the surrounding, utilizing the optical configuration to focus the radiation onto a responsive element. This responsive element, distinct from a traditional detector, transforms the received infrared energy into an electrical signal. Electronic components then process this signal, converting it into a temperature reading of the user’s body.

[0025] Based on detecting the temperature of the user’s body, the temperature sensor sends the detected data to the microcontroller. Further, the PPG (Photoplethysmography) sensor comprises of a pulse sensing element that measure the volumetric pulsations of the blood in tissue of the back portion by emitting an infrared light on the portion of the user. After that the reflected rays calibrate to measures the volumetric pulsation of the blood in order to detect the blood flow rate in the user. Further, the pulse rate sensor works by detecting the periodic changes in blood volume within the user's tissues, which occur with each heartbeat. The pulse rate sensor typically operates in conjunction with the PPG sensor, using the same emitted and reflected infrared light to monitor blood flow. The sensor measures the intervals between consecutive pulsations detected by the PPG, which correspond to the user's heartbeat. The reflected light intensity fluctuates as blood vessels expand and contract with each heartbeat, and these fluctuations are converted into an electrical signal. This signal is processed to calculate the user’s pulse rate.

[0026] Based on detecting the user’s body temperature, blood flow rate, and pulse rate, the microcontroller retrieves data from the sensing module to determine different yoga exercises suitable for the user. For instance, if the user’s body temperature is elevated and the pulse rate is higher than the normal resting range, the microcontroller may suggest calming yoga exercises such as Sukhasana (Easy Pose) or Shavasana (Corpse Pose) to help relax the body and lower stress levels. Alternatively, if the blood flow rate indicates low circulation, the system might recommend more dynamic exercises like Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) or Vrikshasana (Tree Pose) to enhance circulation and energy levels. These recommendations are personalized by the microcontroller using real-time physiological data, ensuring that the exercises are both safe and beneficial for the user’s current condition. Herein, the microcontroller accesses an inbuilt database for fetching medical history of the user in view of recommending the user regarding the yoga exercises suitable for the user.

[0027] For performing exercise, the user accesses a platform 102 associated with the system and equipped with multiple rubberized plates 103 to accommodate for performing the exercise. Herein, a cuboidal body 104 associated with the system placed near the platform 102 having a touch enabled screen 105, is activated by the microcontroller to display the exercises suitable for user, wherein the touch enabled screen 105, works by using LCD (liquid crystals) that are manipulated by electric currents to control the passage of light through the enabled screen 105,. When an electric current is applied, the liquid crystals align in a way that either allows light to pass through or blocks it, creating the images and colors that is being visible in the LCD of the enabled screen 105, regarding the regarding the exercise suitable for the user that is accessed by the user to select one of the exercise to be performed.

[0028] Upon selecting the exercise, the microcontroller actuates a holographic projection unit 106 mounted on the body 104 to project a hologram to guide the user to perform the exercise. The holographic projection unit 106 discloses comprises of holograms, shutter, beam splitters, diverging lenses and a mirror utilized to project holograms. Firstly, the projector emits the laser beam and passed through the shutter to impact on the beam splitter. After the impact of laser beam, the splitter splits the laser beam into two directions. First part is passed through a diverging lens where it scatters to impact on the mirror and produce reflected beam and another part is passed to another mirror directly where it reflects the beam and pass through another diverging lens. After then, the reflected beam from first part falls on the food item to produce an image. Lastly, the projector compares the resultant beams and produce hologram in front of the user to guide the user regarding a manner in which the exercise is to be performed.

[0029] During performing the exercise, multiple motorized omnidirectional wheels 110 are configured underneath the body 104 for moving the body 104 around the platform 102 for detecting the body posture of the user. Each of the wheels 110 are coupled with a motor that is activated by the microcontroller to rotate the wheels 110 with specified speed to move the body in surround of the user based on that an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 107 mounted on the body for detects body posture maintained by the user. The imaging unit 107 mentioned herein comprises of comprises of a camera and processor that works in collaboration to capture and process the images of the surrounding of the user.

[0030] The camera firstly captures multiple images of the user, wherein the camera comprises of a body, electronic shutter, lens, lens aperture, image sensor, and imaging processor that works in sequential manner to capture images of the user. After capturing of the images by the camera, the shutter is automatically open due to which the reflected beam of light coming from the surrounding due to light is directed towards the lens aperture. After that the reflected light beam passes through the image sensor. The image sensor now analyzes the beam to retrieve signal from the beams which is further calibrate by the sensor to capture images of the user in electronic signal.

[0031] Upon capturing images, the imaging processor processes the electronic signal into digital image. When the image capturing is done, the processor associated with the imaging unit 107 processes the captured images by using a protocol of artificial intelligence to retrieve data from the captured image in the form of digital signal. The detected data in the form of digital signal is now transmitted to the linked microcontroller based on which the microcontroller acquires the data to detect the body posture maintained by the user.

[0032] Based on detecting body posture maintained by the user, if the detected posture is incorrect as per the exercise, then the microcontroller generates commands to actuate a speaker 108 mounted on the body 104 for notifying the user to maintain an accurate body posture. The speaker 108 mentioned herein includes a diaphragm, which is typically made of a lightweight and rigid material like paper, plastic, or metal to vibrate and produce sound waves when electrical signals are fed to it for notifying the user.

[0033] After passing of the electrical signal through a voice coil suspended within a magnetic gap of the speaker 108, it generates a magnetic field that interacts with the fixed magnetic field produced by a magnet assembly associated with the voice coil. Upon variation in electrical current, the magnetic field produced by the voice coil changes, resulting in the voice coil and attached cone/diaphragm moving back and forth. This movement creates pressure variations in the surrounding air, generating sound waves to generate the audible sound to notify the user to maintain an accurate body posture.

[0034] On correcting the posture, if the microcontroller via the imaging unit 107 detects any difficulty to the user in maintaining correct body posture, the microcontroller actuates, a motorized slider 109 configured with each of the plates 103 translate the plates 103 to aid the user in stretching correct body part. The slider 109 consists of a rail unit that provides a guided path for linear movement. The rail unit usually includes a pair of parallel rails or tracks, along which the slider 109 moves. The slider carriage, also called a stage or platform equipped with a mechanism to minimize friction and ensure smooth motion. The slider 109 incorporates a motor and a drive mechanism to generate linear motion. The motor is connected to a drive mechanism, such as a belt, lead screw, or ball screw. The drive mechanism converts the rotational motion of the motor into linear motion, propelling the slider carriage along the rail unit to translate the plates 103 to aid the user in stretching correct body part in view of aiding the user in performing the exercise accurately.

[0035] A battery (not shown in figure) is associated with the system to offer power to all electrical and electronic components necessary for their correct operation. The battery is linked to the microcontroller and provides (DC) Direct Current to the microcontroller. And then, based on the order of operations, the microcontroller sends that current to those specific electrical or electronic components so they effectively carry out their appropriate functions.

[0036] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the wearable unit 101 associated with the system, worn by a user while walking on a ground surface for evaluation of the user’s fitness. Herein, the sensing module detects body temperature, blood flow rate, and pulse rate of the user based on that the microcontroller wirelessly linked with the sensing module that gathers data from the sensing module to determine different yoga exercises suitable for the user. Herein, the platform 102 having the rubberized plates 103 allow the user to accommodate for performing the exercise. After that the touch enabled screen 105, is activated by the microcontroller for displaying the exercises suitable for user, and access to select one of the exercise to be performed, in accordance to which the microcontroller directs the holographic projection unit 106 to project a hologram to guide the user regarding a manner in which the exercise is to be performed. Also, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 107 detects body posture maintained by the user, and in case the detected posture is incorrect as per the exercise, the microcontroller directs the speaker 108 for notifying the user to maintain an accurate body posture. Also, in case the microcontroller via the imaging unit 107 detects any difficulty to the user in maintaining correct body posture, the microcontroller actuates the slider 109 configured with required number of the plates 103 to translate the plates 103 to aid the user in stretching correct body part in view of aiding the user in performing the exercise accurately.

[0037] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A guidance system for yoga exercises, comprising:

i) a wearable unit 101 associated with said system worn by a user while walking on a ground surface for evaluation of said user’s fitness, wherein a sensing module installed with said unit detects body temperature, blood flow rate, and pulse rate of said user;
ii) a microcontroller wirelessly linked with said sensing module that gathers data from said sensing module to determine different yoga exercises suitable for said user, wherein a platform 102 is associated with said system and equipped with plurality of rubberized plates 103, that is positioned on ground surface for allowing said user to accommodate for performing said exercise;
iii) a cuboidal body 104 associated with said system that is positioned near said platform 102 and installed with a touch enabled screen 105, that is activated by said microcontroller for displaying said exercises suitable for user, wherein screen 105, is accessed by said user to select one of said exercise to be performed, in accordance to which said microcontroller directs a holographic projection unit 106 mounted on said body 104 to project a hologram to guide said user regarding a manner in which said exercise is to be performed;
iv) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 107 paired with a processor mounted on said body 104 for capturing and processing multiple images of said user, respectively, for detecting body posture maintained by said user, wherein in case said detected posture is incorrect as per said exercise, said microcontroller directs a speaker 108 mounted on said body 104 for notifying said user to maintain an accurate body posture; and
v) a motorized slider 109 configured with each of said plates 103, wherein in case said microcontroller via said imaging unit 107 detects any difficulty to said user in maintaining correct body posture, said microcontroller actuates said slider 109 configured with required number of said plates 103 to translate said plates 103 to aid said user in stretching correct body part in view of aiding said user in performing said exercise accurately.

2) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein plurality of motorized omnidirectional wheels 110 are configured underneath said body 104 that are actuated by said microcontroller for maneuvering said body 104 around said platform 102 for detecting said body posture of said user while said user is performing said exercise.

3) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said microcontroller access an inbuilt database for fetching medical history of said user in view of recommending said user.

4) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sensing module includes a temperature sensor, a PPG (Photoplethysmography) sensor, and pulse rate sensor for detecting said user’s body temperature, blood flow rate, and pulse rate.

5) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a user-interface inbuilt in a computing unit is wirelessly associated with said system that allows said user to give input commands regarding a specific exercise to be performed as per said user’s desire.

6) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with said system for supplying power to electrical and electronically operated components associated with said system.