Yoga Health Benefits

There are innumerable benefits derived from practicing yoga.  People are slowly and gradually making it their way of life for a healthy body and vigorous mind. Yoga is combination of asanas (various body poses), pranayam (breathing technique) and meditation.  The combined effort results in harmonious development of body and mind, primary prevention of diseases, secondary prevention of diseases, complete cure from most of the chronic and critical ailments and a complete sense of well being. The vital organs, endocrine glands, nervous system get nourished and blood gets purified.

Health benefits from yoga are –

• Strong and supple body. Body muscles get toned up. Stamina and flexibility get increased.

• Healthy skin and hair. Hair fall is controlled.  Clears up skin disorder including psoriasis, eczema, leukoderma etc.

• Eyesight improves.  Even diseases like glaucoma and cataract get controlled.

• Reduces stress and hypertension.  High Blood pressure becomes normal.

• Corrects disorders from circulatory and respiratory system. Cures asthma, migraine.

• Improves digestion, cures acidity, constipation, dyspepsia

• Strengthens kidneys, spleen, liver, stomach and intestines, corrects prostrate disorder, sexual disability, menstrual disorder, stimulates reproductive organs

• Cures cancer, diabetes, hepatitis, colitis, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple scholerosis, arthritis/ rheumatism

• Eliminates negativity of mind. Cures depression, insomnia

• Creates positive and constructive attitude, alertness of mind, greater concentration power

The most important thing about yoga is that the young and old, sick and infirm, all can practice yoga according to the needs and abilities. In yoga , purification of body and mind is important.  Asanas or body poses are systematic body movements for health, vitality and flexibility. They tone up the digestive system and vitalize the nervous system. Pranayam or deep and correct breathing is essential for proper functions of the body. It nourishes the body tissues, supplies the organs and glands with oxygen and removes body impurities.  It has a wonderful effect on the body and mind.  Meditation is art of concentration long enough to eliminate all distractions and mental discord.  While the body is resting, the only sign of life is breathing.  The end result is a healthy body and a balanced mind, a feeling of tranquility and serenity.

The last but not the least, most important thing is that asanas and pranayam should be done under the guidance of a yoga instructor according to your needs.  Also follow a well-balanced diet to maintain perfect health.