Health
No amount of wealth can equal the health. Wealth cannot be enjoyed without health. Health is defined by WHO is physical, psychological and emotional well-being. Now they feel a need to consider the spiritual health also. Good health cannot be bought but one has to take effort to get that.
All lifestyle diseases like back and neck problems, stress related diseases, high B.P., diabetes are controlled by minimum half an hour yogic practices every day.
Benefits
Stress Relief
The practice reduces the physical effects of stress on the body. The body responds to stress though a fight-or flight response, which is a combination of the sympathetic nervous system and hormonal pathways activating, releasing cortisol-the stress hormone - from the adrenal glands. Cortisal is often used to measure the stress response. Yoga practice has been demonstrated to reduce the levels of cortisal.
Better Breathing
Yoga includes breathing practices known as Pranayama, which can be effective for reducing our stress response, improving lung function and encouraging relaxation. The pranayama activates the body's parasympathetic system or relaxation response. By correcting our pattern of brething , we gain more oxygen, which reaches to the smallest part of our body.
Flexibility
Yoga can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion. Over time, the ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen, increasing elasticity.
Increased Strength
Yoga asanas use every muscle in the body, increasing strength literally from head to toe. A regular Yoga practice can also relieve muscular tension throughout the whole body.
Improved Circulation
Yoga helps to improve circulation by efficiently moving oxygenated blood to the body's cells.
Cardiovascular Conditioning
Even a gentle Yoga practice can provide cardiovascular benefits by lowering resting heart rate, increasing endurance and improving oxygen uptake during exercise.
Presence
Yoga connects us with the present moment. The more we practice, the more aware we become of our surroundings and the world around us. It opens the way to improved concentration, coordination, reaction time and memory.
Inner Peace
The meditative effects of a consistent Yoga practice help to cultivate inner peace and calm. Regular yoga improves overall health and releases stress that destroys sex hormones, leading to infertility.
