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Let’s talk about our very own treasure today. Many of you are reading my blogs regularly, and with an increasing demand and suggestion for all my fans I am dedicating this blog.
Yoga in simple words can be described as a subtle science which creates harmony between mind and body. It’s the true and ancient art and science of healthy mind and body, and a better way to maintain healthy life style. The word Yoga is derived from the original Sanskrit word YUJ which means Union or unite.
Now a very common question is when and where the birth of yoga took place. Over 5000 years ago in Northern India during the period of Indus- Civilization the birth of Yoga took place. We find the word yoga in Rig Veda the oldest sacred texts.
To maintain a healthy body we need various factors like, proper physical postures, proper breathing sufficient rest and relaxation, as well as meditation, positive thinking and balance diet. Yoga is a system which includes all these factors at a glance.
Yoga is adaptable and can be adapted by any religion or caste. A person with normal health of any age can also perform Yoga. Only people who are having issues like nerve damage, strokes, high blood pressure, glaucoma its risky with certain postures, not all is risky. The only thing I would mention here is they should perform under the guidance of a certified yoga trainer, avoid doing things online.
Now let’s have a look at the benefits of Yoga.
It Increases Flexibility of your body.
It helps in strengthening the muscle and tones it well.
It improves respiration, vitality and energy.
It balances metabolism.
Helps in weight reduction.
Maintains cardio and circulatory health of the body.
It also helps in athletic performance.
When you begin yoga on regular basis it helps the body to relax, thus lowers your stress levels. With the help of mediation, proper breathing techniques ( pranayam) and Poses (asanas). One can have control in calming his body and mind. Following Yama, Niyam, Asana and Pranayam helps in body maintance. And following these four as well as Pratyahar, dhyan, dharna and Samadhi helps in developing your spiritual quotient.
In simple word yoga units body, mind and soul if done regularly and properly under a supervision of a proper guru ( Trainer).