Yoga Benefits
Benefits of Yoga
In today's fast-paced world and stressful environment, where everyone is looking for growth and is occupied with leading a mechanical life, yoga has become a necessity. Yoga not only relieves stress and anxiety but also rejuvenates the body and freshens up the mind with fresh thoughts. Yoga can be described in various forms. It can be called a Physical Activity, and sometimes it works as a mental Therapy. Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word "YOG" with a general meaning of Connection, Attachment, Conjunction, and Union.
Yoga is a combination of physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines aiming at controlling the body and mind. In ancient India, it was done mainly for attaining Salvation goals.
In the Bhagwad Geeta also, apart from the meditation practices, Yoga is defined in 3 other forms, i.e., Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Jnana Yoga, which means Yoga of Action, Yoga of Devotion, and Yoga of Knowledge consecutively. History of Yoga
Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India. Yoga offers physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages. It can be an integral part of the treatment if someone is suffering from a chronic disease or recovering from surgery. Yoga brings spiritual growth and a better connection between the body and mind.
Yoga offers a no. of benefits. A few of them are mentioned here.
Reduces Anxiety: These days, people are suffering from Mental Health disorders. Anxiety disorder is the most common of all. By doing yoga and some particular Aasanas, one can reduce anxiety. Yoga Nidra, which is a body scan meditation, has shown reduced symptoms of anxiety.
Better Sleep: In this competitive world, everyone is running in a race to get ahead of others. When there are so many negative thoughts that do not let you get a sound sleep, yoga helps you stay calm by relieving the negativity from the mind, and thus allows you to get a better sleep.
Boost Up Immunity: Staying Stressed for a prolonged period can affect one's immunity negatively. Yoga has been found to be a good alternative treatment to reduce stress and thus boost immunity. The higher your immunity level, the less you are susceptible to illness.
Better Concentration: Yoga asanas like Padmasan (Lotus Pose), Vrikshasan (Tree Pose), and Bakasan (Crane Pose) are meditative postures to improve concentration and memory. Yoga Poses for better concentration
Increases Body Flexibility: In a society reliant on technology, people seem to be spending more of their time hunched over devices. Sitting for hours in a particular body posture certainly leads to foot pain or back pain. People, mainly IT professionals, are suffering from chronic back pain these days, which can be eliminated by doing yoga regularly.
Reduces Aging Signs: Yoga helps a better inflow of oxygen, which undoubtedly helps reduce dark spots and aging signs on the face. It rejuvenates the skin and brings a glow to the face.
So, Do Yoga and Stay Fit.
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