Rightfully said
"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self."
Yoga is the perfect balance between the body and the mind. Yoga has been
practiced for a very long time.
Since time
immemorial, Yoga is a great way to keep oneself fit. It was practiced by
Rishis, Maharishis and many more. The book "Yoga Sutras" designed by
Maharishi Patanjali has everything related to Yoga in a proper organized
manner.
Yoga is just
not a type of exercise but also a way to get rid of all the worries by focusing
on detoxifying.
How is yoga important?
Yoga is
important in a numerous ways like-
Aids in digestion- Various Yoga
Asanas like Halasana, Sarvangasan are wonderful in aiding digestion. They are
known to eliminate gastric troubles like constipation, gas caused due to
unhealthy food choices. The yoga Asanas help in maintaining a regular bowel
movement and peristalsis. This peristalsis is beneficial for a proper movement
of food out of the body. Thereby making a person free from any kind of
gastrointestinal problem
Stress Management- Yoga is a balance between the mind and the body. Yoga
eliminates the negative vibes out of your body and inculcates the sense of
positivity and good vibes in your mind. All the people suffering from the nasty
headaches and migraines should definitely consider doing yoga in order to get
rid of the throbbing head.
Increasing flexibility- Yoga is an age old phenomenon to
increase the flexibility and mobility of the different parts of the body. This,
in turn, makes a person more. Youthful and energetic. Also, it reduces any kind
of stiffness in the body.
Weight Management- Power yoga and Ashtanga Yoga are amazing in losing
weight as well maintaining it. Yoga is simply amazing for stretching various
muscles of the body, thereby making them leaner and fitter.
Helps in relieving from various medical problems- Yoga is beneficial for getting relief
from various medical problems such as sciatica, low back ache, sinusitis, PIVD,
OA and more other chronic medical conditions. Besides, it helps in maintaining
the normal state of the body and make a person disease and illness free.
Improves respiratory functions- Ashtanga Yoga has eight limbs,
out of which one is Pranayam. Pranayam is amazing for increasing the lungs
capacity and also to eliminate all the toxic out from the respiratory tract.
Boosts immunity- Yoga is very beneficial for boosting up the immunity.
In this time of global pandemic where coronavirus has taken a toll over our
bodies, it is very crucial for us to maintain and boost our immunity in a
natural and a healthier manner.
Yoga being a
great exercise, it focuses on our health and fitness. A healthy person is
always motivated towards his goal and works energetically towards achieving it.
Without being healthy, one can't focus on his or her work and may ultimately
fail. So, in order to remain healthy and young, one should definitely practice
yoga on a daily basis.