| As any enthusiastic practitioner of Yoga will tell you, | | | | endocrine systems, which directly influence all the other |
| physical and mental therapy is the most important | | | | systems and organs of the human body. Not only a |
| benefit of yoga. Aging, largely an artificial condition | | | | curative, but a preventative therapy, as well, the very |
| caused mainly by auto-intoxication or self-poisoning, | | | | essence of yoga lies in attaining mental peace, |
| has people scared of the process. What they do not | | | | improved concentration powers, a relaxed state of |
| realise is that the aging process can be slowed down | | | | living and harmony in relationships. |
| by practicing yoga on a regular basis. And, no doubt, | | | | Practising Yoga makes us aware that there is an |
| medical research will tell you that a clean, flexible and | | | | inter-connectedness between our emotional, mental |
| well lubricated body plays a significant role in reducing | | | | and physical levels, as we gradually begin to |
| the catabolic process of cell deterioration. However, to | | | | understand the more subtle areas of existence. The |
| derive the maximum benefits from doing yoga, one | | | | ultimate goal of yoga is to make it possible and enable |
| must combine the practice of yoga asana, pranayama | | | | one to fuse together the gross material (annamaya), |
| and meditation. | | | | physical (pranamaya), mental (manomaya), intellectual |
| Doing pranayama, asanas and meditation daily helps in | | | | (vijnanamaya) and spiritual (anandamaya) levels, within |
| diverse ailments, such as, diabetes, blood pressure, | | | | our being. |
| digestive disorders, arthritis, arteriosclerosis, chronic | | | | In case, you are still unconvinced about the benefits of |
| fatigue, asthma, varicose veins and heart conditions. | | | | Yoga, why not read some yoga books, including yoga |
| Scientific tests have proven a yogi's increased abilities | | | | books on meditation and spirituality. There are even |
| of consciously controlling autonomic or involuntary | | | | online yoga books and audiotapes, one can listen to |
| functions, such as temperature, heartbeat and blood | | | | while driving or running errands. Once you are |
| pressure. Currently, research into the effects of yogic | | | | convinced of the benefits of practising Yoga, the next |
| practices on HIV is underway and has indicated | | | | step before beginning to practise it is to equip yourself |
| positive and promising results. | | | | with some yoga accessories, such as, a yoga mat, |
| Medical scientists attest to the success of yoga | | | | yoga strap and yoga block. Go Yoga! |
| therapy, as it helps to balance both the nervous and | | | | |