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Yoga Benefits - The Road to Nirvana
Yoga is a Sanskrit word meaning to join or to unite. Yoga unites the
human
soul with the divine spiritual power leading to bliss and liberation.
Yoga and
meditation combined is the mysterious ladder, which reaches from earth to
heaven, leading us from ignorance to knowledge, darkness to light and mortality
to immortality.
The practice of yoga is an ancient Indian art. According to Indian philosophy,
the infinite Brahma not only created the world but also entered into it. He
dwells in the heart of all creatures as their Atman and is the controller of
their personality. According to Upanishads, the sense organs of a human being
face outward. Thoughts in the human mind are affected by the sensations
experienced by the sense organs as a result of outward influences. These
sensations divert the mind from contemplation on the Supreme Being inside. Yoga
restrains the mind from a flood of various forms of thoughts. It sublimates the
negative thoughts without letting them pollute the system to cause various
bodily ailments. It’s the power of mind over body.
The second chapter of the Bhagavad Gita has this simple verse which says
‘Turbulent by nature, the senses forcibly carry away the mind of even a wise
man, who is endeavoring to control them’. ‘Therefore, having controlled one’s
senses, one should fix one’s mind in Me, He whose senses are mastered, has a
stable mind and healthy body.’
Yoga is based on the interconnectedness of mind, body and soul. It is possible
to attain the highest spiritual consciousness through the practice of yogic
postures, simple stretching exercises, breath control and meditation. A
disciplined mind leads to healthier body. One is suffused with inner peace and
general happiness with regular practice of yoga.
Benefits of Yoga
Yoga is attaining unprecedented popularity world wide. The physiological, mental
and emotional benefits of yoga are:
Flexibility of the Body
The simple, non-tiring exercise positions, basically consisting of stretching of
muscles and limbs and movement of joints make the body flexible. The body
contortions that look so difficult can be easily mastered after a few sessions
of regular yoga practice.
Massaging of Internal Organs
Yogic exercises are very scientific in nature. They not only stretch the body
externally but also stretch and work on internal, vital body organs massaging
them gently.
Detoxification
Yoga optimizes the blood circulatory system. Good circulation of blood carries
oxygen and nutrients to deeper body organs. It also aids in digestion. The
toxins are flushed out from the system by the process of sweating. A healthy
glow is imparted to the skin by regulated blood circulation.
Stress buster
Practice of yoga and meditation eases strained muscles, relaxes the nerves,
frees the mind of negative thoughts and leads to spirituality. This helps in
relieving stress.
Reduces illnesses
Yogic exercises being of meditative nature reduce the incidence of high blood
pressure. Regulated deep breathing burns fats and calories, thus helping in
weight reduction. Provides relief from arthritic pains by strengthening joints
and muscles. It also reduces asthmatic attacks.
Develops concentration
Regular practice of yoga and meditation develops focus of mind and helps attain
stillness of thoughts to develop concentration.
Reduces anxiety
Yoga helps in developing touch with your inner self. It makes one more aware of
self, helps in easing inner ailments. This decreases anxiety and controls morbid
thoughts and panic attacks.
Happiness
Yogic exercises bring peace and relaxation to our mind and body. It raises the
energy level making one more energetic. One is at peace with its surroundings
thus leading to happiness.
Yoga truly is truly the golden path to eternal bliss.
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