A Hindu
spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control,
simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced
for health and relaxation.
Yoga has also been popularly
defined as "union with the divine" in other contexts and traditions.
Having its
origins in India thousands of years ago, yoga is a mind-body practice. The Yoga
Sutras eight limbs of practice: yama (moral behavior), niyama (healthy habits),
asanas (physical postures), pranayama (breathing Exercises)
, pratyahara (sense
withdrawal), dharana (concentration), dhyana (contemplation) and samadhi
(higherConsciousness although ubiquitous and invariably practiced informally in
India, formal yoga activity is becoming increasingly Popular in the western
world. Commonly practiced yoga sutras in the West include physical poses (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayamas) and meditation (dharana and dhyana). Regular practitioners report an increase in flexibility and strength, an improvement in posture,
and better mood and concentration. Growing scientific evidence also supports a beneficial impact on many disease states (1-4). This article briefly reviews the scientifically proven benefits of yoga practice in some of the more common and more researched conditions.
Yoga Benefits
Physical
Long, lean
& confident body
Physiological
Regular
practice will give you a clear mind and the inspiration & courage.
Neurological
When your
brain is on yoga your neurological system is brought back to balance
Body Mind coordination