| Yoga is an ancient practice designed to unite mind, | | | | performing specific yoga poses either individually or in |
| body, and spirit. It is based on the principle that the mind | | | | different processes linked with each other. There are |
| and body are one, and by regular practice of yoga it is | | | | different yoga poses that produce different benefits. |
| possible for the body to maintain a perfect balance | | | | For instance, Hatha yoga is beneficial for strengthening |
| amongst its part and heal itself. One can pursue | | | | the body structure. Bikram yoga, also known as hot |
| different yoga classes suiting the specific needs and | | | | yoga, consists of a set of 26 poses performed in a |
| requirements of the body. | | | | particular order, improves circulation and develops |
| The popularity of yoga has increased multifold during | | | | muscle strength. |
| recent years. The reason of this popularity is because | | | | Yoga helps to balance all areas of life by improving |
| of so many health benefits it provides. Yoga helps us | | | | physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. It has |
| in becoming more aware of our body and strike a | | | | been practiced for thousands of years and modern |
| perfect balance in all body parts. It also provides relax | | | | scientists also accept its benefits. Through the yoga |
| and makes us less prone to stress and other diseases. | | | | poses and Pranayama, body achieves physiological, |
| If you are new to yoga, start with breathing and mild | | | | psychological, and biochemical balance. It is also quite |
| stretching exercises that will prepare you mentally as | | | | helpful in reducing pulse and respiratory rate, blood |
| well as physically. Many yoga classes consist of | | | | pressure, and increases cardiovascular efficiency. |