Yoga provides one of the best means of self-improvement and attaining
one's full potential. In the advanced stages of yoga, super conscious
states are attained which result in a feeling of bliss, deep peace
and the emergence of psychic powers.
Yoga was developed and perfected over the centuries by philosophers
and mystics in India. It is basically a method by which we increase
the body's supply of energy and remove any interference to the transmission
of energy throughout the body. Yoga has specialized in this subject
for thousands of years, and streamlined the methods to attain this
aim.
These days, yoga classes are being held at most health and wellness
centers across the world. Along with meditation, it is probably
one of the most popular alternative therapy. Many physicians, who
are skeptical about the efficacy of alternative medicine, support
yoga with a passion. There are many clinical studies that show the
effectiveness of yoga. And the best part of it is that it is something
that can be done in the comfort of your home. A few breathing exercises
recommended by yoga will go a long way towards better health and
relaxation.
Practiced for more than 5000 years, yoga is one of the oldest forms
of healing therapy. The amazing results of yoga are now being studied
by scientists all over the world. Teams of doctors at the various
yogic health centers in India, keep detailed records of patients
treated with yoga for diabetes, respiratory ailments, digestive
complaints and obesity. Now it is studied and accepted across the
globe for its many healing and relaxation effects.
Why Yoga?
Yoga works on the mind and the body at the same time, as well as
exploiting their interdependence. No other system does this. Western
psychology studies the mind, western exercise physiology studies
the effect of exercise on the body, but there is no emphasis on
the interrelationship of the mind and the body.
Yoga asanas (postures) and breathing deal with the physical body,
but due to their effect on the brain, they also affect the mind.
All the wonders of modern science will not bring happiness, peace
of mind, health or a long life. Although wonders have been achieved
in our external environment - space travel, computers, etc.- our
internal environment has been neglected. Thousands of years ago
the ancient yogis turned their minds inwards and discovered their
true nature. This allowed them to work out a system of body and
breathing exercises, which results in vitality, rejuvenation, and
peace of mind.
Why not enjoy the benefits of modern science, but also do yoga
to enjoy the benefits of vitality, rejuvenation and peace of mind
as well? Yes, you can have the cake and eat in too!
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