| Yoga is an ancient science which was practiced some | | | | of body. |
| 5000 years ago not in any gurukul but on a battlefield. | | | | 3. Increased levels of concentration: When you start |
| Indian epic Mahabharata says yoga lessons were first | | | | practicing yoga you will feel that your concentration |
| imparted by Lord Krishna to his pupil Arjuna the third | | | | levels have increased suddenly. You are able to |
| pandava. | | | | concentrate and pay more attention to your life and |
| These days thanks to some practicing yogis (like Baba | | | | your family. Your work starts improving and you gain |
| Ramdev) yoga has become a household name | | | | confidence in yourself. |
| bringing significant changes in people's stressful lives. | | | | 4. Self Control: Apart from concentration you start |
| Even the doctors are realizing the importance of yoga | | | | realizing that self control comes naturally to you now. |
| in leading a healthy life and advising their patients to | | | | You have started noticing your limitations and working |
| incorporate this ancient technique of being fit and fine | | | | around them for better lifestyle. |
| in their busy schedules. So then what exactly is yoga | | | | 5. Healthy glowing skin: You wanted to have that |
| and how is beneficial to our health? | | | | healthy glow on your skin that you see on your |
| To put it simply, yoga is not just a series of breathing | | | | neighbor's face or on favorite TV/movie star. Know |
| exercises it is in fact a way of life. Yoga is derived | | | | their secret yoga. Yes, practicing yoga gives you a |
| from the Sanskrit word 'yuj' or yujir yogey' meaning to | | | | clear healthy skin from within thus putting radiance on |
| join, to unite, yoga is all about becoming conscious | | | | your skin. |
| about your body, your breathing and connecting with | | | | 6. Say bye-bye to acne and pimples: It is a known fact |
| your soul at the most basic level. So then what are the | | | | that acne and pimples are a result of impurities in the |
| health benefits of yoga? Plenty I should say and here | | | | blood and yoga improves blood circulation thus flushing |
| are few of them. | | | | out all the impurities. Result is a clear skin free of acne |
| 1. Stress buster: Yoga offers relief from the stress we | | | | and pimples. Believe me I tried it and it works. |
| keep gathering in our day to day living. Various | | | | 7. Well toned muscles and abdomen: No amount of |
| positions known as asanas and gestures known as | | | | cardio exercises will give you such well toned muscles |
| mudras have a soothing effect on our minds and | | | | and abdomen as practicing yoga. That's because |
| bodies. Rhythmic repeat of the breathing exercises | | | | yoga not only targets wholesome wellbeing it also |
| enhances the relaxation power and once you start | | | | targets specific areas of concern. |
| relaxing your stress levels go down and you are once | | | | Apart from these few common benefits yoga has |
| again ready to face the world. | | | | been known to reverse the effects of epilepsy, |
| 2. Increased physical strength, stamina, and flexibility: | | | | asthma, chronic arthritis, infertility in women. Yes to |
| Yoga with its various sets of breathing exercises, | | | | some extent yoga can treat infertility like Poly cystic |
| meditation and bending and twisting exercises boosts | | | | Ovaries and let you have regular menstruation. |
| one's physical strength, increases stamina, and flexibility | | | | |