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Yoga

Wherever you go today, you hear people talking about the multiple benefits of YOGA and attesting to its indispensability in daily life. It is no surprise, considering the significance of yoga in the resolution of physical and mental problems all over the world today. When you hear the word ‘yoga’, chances are that an image of people twisting in, seemingly, impossible poses may pop into your head. Perhaps you never dreamt that any non-acrobat could bend and twist like that!

While yoga asanas are immensely effective and helpful, yoga is more than the asanas or poses it is known for today. It is, also, not just a passing modern fad that evolved over the last few decades. So, it is no wonder that so many around the world are attracted to such a time-tested practice.

The word “Yoga” essentially means,

“that which brings you to reality.”

Yoga is a systematic practice of physical exercise, breath control, relaxation, diet control, and positive thinking, and meditation aimed at developing harmony in the body, mind, and environment. The practice entails low-impact physical activity, postures (called asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), relaxation, and meditation. Most people are familiar with the physical poses or yoga positions but don’t know that yoga involves so much more.

What are the health benefits of yoga?

  • In the health fields, yoga techniques are being applied in health promotion programs, substanse abuse treatment programs, and as a complementary treatment for diseases such as anxiety disorder, coronary , heart disase, cancers. Yoga is a low-cost self-help approach to well-being.
  • The origin is a Sanskrit word Yoga meaning union. Yoga is a union of the organ systems in the body with the consciousness in the mind. Philosophically, yoga produces a union of body, mind, and energy (or soul or spirit) to bring about a state of equanimity (calmness). Progressing to an even more advanced state, blending science and philosophy, one experiences a union of body, mind, internal energy, and the all-pervading cosmic energy, resulting in better physical health, mental control, and, ultimately, self-realization.

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The eight limbs are as follows:

  1. Yama: rules for successful living in a society
  2. Niyama: techniques for managing and purifying self
  3. Asana: posture techniques for physical and mental balance (what most people think of as yoga)
  4. Pranayama: breathing techniques for physical and mental balance
  5. Pratihara: techniques for detaching the mind from the senses for mental balance and calm
  6. Dharana: concentration techniques for mental balance and calm
  7. Dhyana: meditation techniques for mental balance and calm
  8. Samadhi: ultimate advanced meditation techniques and psychic procedures attained after regular practice for universal consciousness

The process involves the arousal of the Kundalini Shakti or serpent power, believed to be located at the base of the human spine. As one practices the various techniques, this power/latent energy rises through a series of centers or Chakras corresponding to various endocrine glands. When this power reaches the highest center, which is associated with the hypothalamus gland regulating the hormonal secretion of the endocrine system, control over the hypothalamus results. In this way, the secretion of hormones from various endocrine glands can be regulated. This mechanism may explain the importance of yoga as stress management technique.

The benefits of various yoga techniques

have been professed to improve

  • body flexibility,
  • performance,
  • stress reduction,
  • attainment of inner peace
  • self-realization.

The system has been advocated as a complementary treatment to aid the healing of several ailments such as

  • coronary, heart disease
  • depression
  • anxiety disorders,
  • asthma,
  • extensive rehabilitation for disorders including musculoskeletal problems and traumatic brain injury.

If you practice yoga, you may receive these benefits:

  • Physical
    • Improved body flexibility and balance
    • Improved cardiovascular endurance (stronger heart)
    • Improved digestion
    • Improved abdominal strength
    • Enhanced overall muscular strength
    • Relaxation of muscular strains
    • Weight control
    • Increased energy levels
    • Enhanced immune system
  • Mental
    • Relief of stress resulting from the control of emotions
    • Prevention and relief from stress-related disorders
    • Intellectual enhancement, leading to improved decision-making skills
  • Spiritual
    • Life with meaning, purpose, and direction
    • Inner peace and tranquility
    • Contentment