| Yoga has countless healing powers and health | | | | 6. The functioning of the ovaries also improves for |
| advantages. Originated from India where yogis were | | | | those women suffering from menstrual disorders |
| Buddhists who practiced to attain spirituality and | | | | 7. Body posture is elevated and firmness of figure is |
| harmony. You might have dwelt on the pictures of | | | | acquired |
| yogis floating in the air with their legs crossed and | | | | 8. Harmony of the body and mind is ensured |
| eyes closed and pondered over its implication. The | | | | As seen above it also focuses on unity of mind and |
| idea behind the picture is very simple. Yogis believed | | | | body. It is very important to practice the yoga |
| that such immense lightness of mind and body was | | | | posturesknown as asanas with the help of some yoga |
| achieved from meditating that the body itself floated in | | | | dvds as some exercises require guidance to follow |
| the air like a feather in the wind. | | | | and exercising in the wrong ways may lead to serious |
| Today yoga is still as popular over there as it was in | | | | complications. |
| dark ages but modern yoga does not deal with floating | | | | Courses are available commonly for home practice. |
| in the air but focuses more on health and fitness of the | | | | More and more people are realizing the benefits of |
| body as well as that of the mind. Yoga inculcates | | | | yoga and join yoga classes to derive its multiple |
| discipline, harmonizing the body, mind and spirit. The | | | | benefits. |
| combined efforts of posture maintenance, relaxation, | | | | Yoga is a natural anti aging agent. Different yoga |
| and breathing exercises clear the body of toxins and | | | | postures ensure that the health of the body is |
| allow free flow of energy. | | | | maintained and that the skin remains wrinkle free for |
| It provides immense relief from daily tensions which a | | | | longer years. Yoga is a beauty enhancer, toning the |
| person experiences from routine life activities and | | | | skin and keeping the twinkle and glitter of the eyes for |
| responsibilities. Yoga postures improve the blood flow | | | | a lifetime. The soul of the yogi undergoes tranquility |
| to the crucial systems of the body like the spleen, | | | | and peace and this contentment is shown on the skin |
| pancreas, urinary system, thyroid, lungs and heart and | | | | and body. The waves of moods are kept at bay by |
| tones our muscles increasing their efficiency and | | | | meditation and relaxation. |
| longevity. | | | | There are three styles of yoga which a person can |
| The few main benefits of yoga are highlighted below: | | | | choose from: Hatha yoga, Bikram yoga and Raja |
| 1. Insomnia and asthma attacks are prevented and | | | | yoga. Hatha yoga is the standard style followed |
| eliminated to a positive extent | | | | commonly as the asanas are very easy to catch on |
| 2. It provides relief to sufferers of backache and | | | | and practice regularly. It does not demand any special |
| osteoporosis | | | | qualifications. The answer lies in keeping up with the |
| 3. It regulates blood pressure and blood flow | | | | yoga postures and maintaining a balance in life to get |
| 4. Combats obesity and acidity | | | | long lasting and effective results. |
| 5. Cures breathlessness and aids anemic patients | | | | |