To know what is yoga, we have to go to its core. The word yoga originates from the Sanskrit word 'yuj', which means to join. There are basically two meanings of yoga is union. It is the way of connect with ourselves. Yoga is not just exercise but science based physical activity. In this, the brain, body and soul meet each other. It creates harmony between human and nature or the whole existance. It is a way to live life at its full potential. Sri Krishna has also said in the Gita that Yoga: Karmasu Kaushalam means that yoga brings skill in actions.
To understand this, we have to know the statements of eminent philosophers, great sages and yogis. Those who have defined yoga according to their own experiences.
• When you learn to hold the entire body properly, you can feel the energy of the entire universe inside you. This is the Yoga. - Sadguru Jaggi Vasudev
• Chittavruthinirodha चित्तवृत्तिनिरोध: That is to stop the mental instincts from becoming fickle. In easy language, yoga is not to let the mind wander and keep one place stable. – Patanjali
• It is wrong to tie yoga in the realm of religion, faith and superstition. Yoga is science, which is the art of living life. Also it is a complete medical system. Where religion binds us with pegs, yoga is the path to freedom from all forms of bondage. – Osho
After knowing the definition of yoga, we further know why it is necessary to do yoga.
Yoga benefits you by working on three levels. In this sense, doing yoga is right for everyone.
• In the first phase, it works to replenish human beings by making them healthy.
• In the second stage, it affects the brain and thoughts. It is our negative thoughts that put us in tension, anxiety or mental disorder. Yoga helps us to get out of this cycle.
• By reaching the third and most important stage of yoga, man becomes free from worries. To reach this final stage of yoga requires hard work. In this way, the benefits of yoga are found at different levels.
Let us now know how Yoga keeps us healthy.
There are numerous health related benefits of yoga which are hard to explain all here in details so we are just mention the short names of most common health benefits of yoga -
- Increase healthy Blood flow:
- Balanced blood pressure of the body
- Improved respiratory system
- Relieving indigestion
- Increases the Ability to bear pain
- Boost Immunity:
- Better metabolism
- Help in good Sleep
- Keep Cholesterol Balanced
- Reduction in triglycerides
- Prevention of heart disease
- Helpful in diseases like Arthritis, Cancer, Migraine, Bronchitis Constipation, sinus and other allergies
- The effect of increasing age is less
- Relieve from Back Pain
- Increase of physical capacity
- Balanced Weight
- Perfect Shape body
- Increase of core capacity
- Muscle Improvement
- Increased tolerance
- Reduce Stress
- Relieve anxiety
- Ability to take decisions
- Pressure Handling
- Concentration & Good Memory
- Positive thoughts in life
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