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Yoga has been practiced
in India since the days Indus civilsation. It is around
5000 years old. Yoga is a philosophy in itself. And
will do wonders to the practitioners health. Other forms
of exercise like aerobics, gymnastics concentrates only
on the physical part of the human body. But Yoga integrates
mental and physical form. One attains selfless form
with years of practice. It is achieved by 08 fold yogic
practice.
1 |
Disciplined Behavior (Yama) |
2 |
Self Purification (Niyama) |
3 |
Bodily Posture - lotus position (Padmasana) |
4 |
Breath control (pranayama) |
5 |
Sensual control (Pratyahara) |
6 |
Concentration (Dharana) |
7 |
Meditation (Dhyana) |
8 |
Absolute state of tranquility and eternity (Samadhi) |
Yoga exercises are done
gently in relaxed state with right mental attitude induced
by correct breathing rhythm. By practicing Yoga, one
has a complete control over his body - physical and
mental. It increases the efficiency of the heart &
slows the respiratory rate, lowers blood pressure, mental
relaxation, reduces stress, strain, allays anxiety and
many more. It also serves to improve coordination, posture,
flexibility, concentration, digestion etc. It is a supplementary
therapy for anemia, insomnia, cancer, diabetes, arthritis,
obesity, asthma, migraine and Aids; it helps to combat
addiction like Consumption of liquor, smoking and drugs.
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