Due to the enormous healing effects Yoga has become an integral part of our lives. There are a lot of us who got benefited by yoga.
The term Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word- “yuj” which means “to unite”. Some call it the union of mind with the body whereas others call it the union of oneself with the God. It is basically a science of personal advancement.
Yoga practices vary from simple breathing exercises to different asanas. Pranayama is the basic breathing practice in yoga. With only pranayama a large number of diseases can be cured. It’s great in case of stress management.
Benefits of Yoga:
In curing chronic conditions like various heart problems, endocrinal problems, arthritis, asthma etc. yoga play a very important role. Some problems got completely cured while we got benefited in others if not completely relieved.
The basic mode of action of yoga practices is to make a proper balance between the catabolic (to destroy) and anabolic (to build up) processes of the body that means yoga regulates the metabolism (combination of catabolism and anabolism) of the body.
Yoga practices increase the oxygen supply to the deeper tissues and increases the blood circulation of the body. They put a pressure effect on our glands and thus stimulate them to secrete the hormones in proper ratio.
In certain problems like high blood pressure, thyroid problems, arthritis, diabetes, cancer etc. yoga has proved to be very beneficial.
Along with its healing effects yoga also reduces the stress level in our body due to increased oxygen supply to the deeper tissues and blood circulation in the body.
Moreover yoga helps us in reducing or gaining weight, there is a glow on our face, it reduces the dark circles around the eyes, it reduces wrinkles.
It also improves our sleep quality. Studies show that the persons who practice yoga daily have better and deep sleep.
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Informative article on yoga. Keep it up.
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