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YOGA: HEALTH
BENEFITS OF YOGA
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Yoga
for Better Health
What
is Yoga?
It is very difficult to define yoga
in just a few words. But surely yoga is one
of the most complete and universal systems:
it is a complete view of life, of the
humankind and other living beings and of the
whole cosmos. The science of Yoga
is a precious gift from the Indian sages who
attained the complete realization of all
laws of existence. In spite of the fact that
yoga geographically originates from India,
its ancient wisdom is universal and eternal.
Why do yoga?
There's a short answer and a long
answer to that question.
The short
answer is that yoga makes you feel better.
Practicing the postures, breathing exercises
and meditation makes you healthier in body,
mind and spirit. Yoga lets you tune in,
chill out, shape up -- all at the same time.
For many
people, that's enough of an answer. But
there's more if you're interested.
For starters, yoga is good for what ails
you. Specifically, research shows that yoga
helps manage or control anxiety, arthritis,
asthma, back pain, blood pressure, carpal
tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue,
depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches,
heart disease, multiple sclerosis, stress
and other conditions and diseases. What's
more, yoga:
Improves muscle tone, flexibility, strength
and stamina Reduces stress and tension
Boosts self esteem Improves concentration
and creativity Lowers fat Improves
circulation Stimulates the immune system
Creates sense of well being and calm.
And that's just the surface stuff. In fact,
most of the benefits mentioned above are
secondary to yoga's original purpose.
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Developed
in India, yoga is a spiritual practice that
has been evolving for the last 5,000 years
or so. The original yogis were reacting, in
part, to India's ancient Vedic religion,
which emphasized rituals. The yogis wanted a
direct spiritual experience -- one on one --
not symbolic ritual. So they developed yoga.
Yoga means "union" in
Sanskrit, the classical language of our
India. According to the yogis, true
happiness, liberation and enlightenment
comes from union with the divine
consciousness known as Brahman, or with
Atman, the transcendent Self. The various
yoga practices are a methodology for
reaching that goal.
Surya Namaskar is a series of twelve
movements which comprise an effective way to
activate and loosen every part of the body.
It may be used as a preparation for other
asanas, or combined with relaxation as a
complete session in itself when time is
limited.
Jeevan Tatva Sadhan is a combination of nine
practices. There is no mention of these
practices in Yogic literature. This Sadhan
is an invention of Yogeshwar Maha Prabhu Ram
Lal Ji Maharaj. These exercises are very
easy and all can learn them within a day or
two. These have been found most effective in
keeping the body in perfect health. All the
joints are exercised and the glands are
rejuvenated. It improves digestion. In
short, it develops the Life Force in the
body.
Traditional
Yoga Postures Our holistic approach to
health, happiness and vigor through the
disciplines of Yoga: proper exercise, proper
breathing, proper relaxation, proper
concentration and proper diet. Develop your
physical and mental potential, and nourish
yourself with a simple vegetarian diet.
Begin to control the strain, stress and
tension of everyday living by following the
five main principles of Yoga of Mind and
Body.
Practice the 18 basic Yogic postures which
are illustrated in easy to follow pictures.
Learn how to perform them properly and how
to increase your personal level of skill
slowly and gradually in the time you have
available. Discover the benefits of proper
breathing through simple step-by-step
exercises and feel how this infuses you with
renewed energy and vigor. Learn to relax
physically and mentally, letting go of
stressful situations by adopting a positive
attitude and Yoga Philosophy.
Purify and strengthen your body and mind
with nutritionally balanced vegetarian food.
Unlock the hidden powers of your mind
through proper meditation, explore the
benefits of positive thinking, and discover
a broader sense of purpose. Yoga of Mind and
Body is a positive guide to improve health,
happiness, and spiritual well being.
Precautions:
1.Have a medical check-up before starting
yoga.
2.Be sure that you are in normal health
conditions.
3.Practice Yoga postures which you can do
with ease.
4.Do not strain.
5.Be calm and maintain the posture.
6.Be happy and contented.
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Who Else Wants to Quickly Get Into Shape, Lose Weight and Become More 'In Tune' With Your Mind, Body and Spirit In Just 5 Days?
This yoga guide will help
you not only get MORE fit,
but make you feel more energized after each workout!
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more...
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