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Benefits of Yoga
Increasing Flexibility – yoga has positions that act upon the various joints of the body including those
joints that are never really on the ‘radar screen’ let alone exercised.
Increasing lubrication of the joints, ligaments and tendons – likewise, the well-researched yoga
positions exercise the different tendons and ligaments of the body.Surprisingly it has been found that the
body which may have been quite rigid starts experiencing a remarkable flexibility in even those parts which
have not been consciously work upon. Why? It is here that the remarkable research behind yoga positions
proves its mettle. Seemingly unrelated “non strenuous” yoga positions act upon certain parts of the body in
an interrelated manner. When done together, they work in harmony to create a situation where flexibility is
attained relatively easily.
Massaging of ALL Organs of the Body –Yoga is perhaps the only form of activity which massages all the
internal glands and organs of the body in a thorough manner, including those – such as the prostate - that
hardly get externally stimulated during our entire lifetime. Yoga acts in a wholesome manner on the various
body parts. This stimulation and massage of the organs in turn benefits us by keeping away disease and
providing a forewarning at the first possible instance of a likely onset of disease or disorder.
One of the far-reaching benefits of yoga is the uncanny sense of awareness that it develops in the
practitioner of animpending health disorder or infection. This in turn enables the person to take pre-emptive
corrective action
Complete Detoxification – By gently stretching muscles and joints as well as massaging the various organs,yoga ensures the optimum blood supply to various parts of the body. This helps in the flushing out of toxins from every nook and cranny as well as providing nourishment up to the last point. This leads to benefits such as delayed ageing, energy and a remarkable zest for life.
Excellent toning of the muscles – Muscles that have become flaccid, weak or slothy are stimulated
repeatedly to shed excess flab and flaccidity.
Through the practice of yoga, we become aware of the interconnectedness between our emotional, mental and physical Levels.
Our urban civilization brings with it tensions unknown in previous eras. One tends to live on the run, geared to split-second timing, noise, newscasts every hour on the hour, phones jangling, cars honking,
trains rattling, traffic jams,deadlines and keeping up with everyone. There is seldom sufficient rest, relaxation or sleep. None of this can bring about peace of mind. The good news is that medicine and science are slowly, but surely, acknowledging yoga is the only panacea.
Yoga is an ancient health-art, which has been developed, evolved and perfected over the centuries by the sages and wise men of ancient India. Yoga is not a religion, nor a metaphysical doctrine, nor a philosophy. Yoga is neither magic nor mysticism, although with regular practise it can bring about amazing improvements. It can make the health,appearance, youthfulness and perception seem magical, even miraculous.
For thousands of years the yoga practitioners of India have used the universal ethical, humane, simple and reasonable principles of yoga in order to enjoy the zest, enthusiasm and good health of their youth.
They have practised yoga to preserve in their middle age clear-thinking and sound physique of manhood; to
continue enjoying even in old age resilience, healthfulness and well being of their younger years.
Amongst the other benefits of yoga is that practising this can take years off one’s face and body, as well as
add years to one’s life. By maintaining a balanced, holistic life style, practitioners manage to maintain the
flexibility and ‘spring’ of early youth in their joints, muscles and limbs. Yoga re-invigorates the mind. It works
like magic because it enables the body, mind and spirit to realise their full potential.
Yoga prescribes age-old secrets of the breath in order to relieve stress and strains of the frenetic
tempo and crushing demands of daily modern life. It is only about a few minutes’ of easy, practical
applications, which can restore one’s lost vitality; putting zest into one’s undertakings enabling one to enjoy
to the fullest a sense of health, energy and creative living. This collectively will make all the difference to
one’s happiness – present and future. Yoga is simply the art of joyful living.
Natural healing is the best way for improved health. Even after a surgery the doctor advises you to
move your body. Stagnant living is not recommended for a healthy body. Post surgery rest is advised but
little exercises and rotation of joints is healthy so that the limbs do not get stiff. Once recovered it is best to
find a good yoga class and enjoy the bliss in meditation, breathing ideas and yoga asana.
Yoga practicing makes you an yogi who is able to live in this material world, enjoy all the
pleasures and exercise self control. Self motivation is necessary and a good guide can bring about drastic
changes in your personality.
There are numerous books and literature available on yoga which extol the facts of its existence many many
years ago. India is a land of naturopathy and yoga. Many institutions are based abroad and it is surprising
how many westerners have moved to practicing yoga asana and benefiting from it too.Each persons body is
different. If you have recently recovered from a major illness and just started to move, one may experience
the problem of stiffness. Yoga offers excellent cure in jal neti for sinus and cold troubles. Firstly find an
experienced teacher in your vicinity. Yoga centers and camps are set up all around the city and country and
participation will only help you choose the correct batch. Choose the timing to suit your other commitments.
As you practice yoga, erase your mind of other thoughts like household chores, official presentations and the
outcome of the last PTA meeting.
The key is to dress well for yoga. Make up is to be avoided and the hair to securely placed. Yoga asanas
allow perspiration and make up may result in harming the skin. For a few initial lessons it is best to watch
others. You could be in awe about the experts there and one day you too will be positioned in the same
pedestal.
Yoga classes are bonding times too. You can cultivate healthy friendships, partake in discussions
and find a great guide in your yoga instructor. It is always not necessary that the yoga teacher in the
yoga class be a very elderly person. Professionals are very young these days and do their job with utmost
dedication and sincerity.
Invest in good yoga clothing, enquire about accessories and make time to fill the admission form. Meet
the instructor to clarify your thoughts, your main illness and also carry your reports. Blood pressure to skin
problems can becured by yoga with loads of patience and discipline.
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