Wednesday 19 July 2017

What is Yoga?

What is Yoga?

Yoga - the physical, mental and spiritual transition. Yoga has the power to calm the mind and strengthen the body. Yoga brings physical and mental disciplines to achieve the peace.

Yoga derived from Sanskrit word "yuj" means union or connection. Yoga originated in India more than 5000 years ago. Yoga was practiced by Yogis and spread among the disciples.

Yoga uses asanas for the focused concentration on body parts and pranayama, the breathing technique to integrate the body, mind, and soul. Doing yoga daily helps to stay healthy and fit.

 Benefits of Yoga:

 There are numerous benefits of practicing yoga.
  • Lowers high blood pressure – Yoga decreases blood pressure with better blood circulation
  • Maintains metabolism – Regular practice of yoga helps to have a balanced metabolism
  • Body Flexibility – Yoga postures increase the body flexibility
  • Boosts our energy – Few minutes of yoga makes us feel fresh and increases our stamina
  • Promotes health – Yoga helps to get rid of excessive fat and bad cholesterol  from body and thus makes one healthy
  • Detoxification – Yoga stimulates the detoxification process from the body
  • Enhances sleep – Yoga routine benefits one with better sleep
  • Awareness – Yoga helps in creating awareness and improves the self-confidence
  • Sexuality – Yoga also improves the sexuality
  • Stress buster – Regular practice of yoga tends to more focus, relaxation and reduces stress
  • Tones muscles - Consistently practicing yoga leads to better muscle tone.
  • Creativity – Yoga helps to improve the creative power and increases memory
 Keep practicing yoga and relish in benefit. Explore the blog for more!