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Considered as a physical, spiritual, and mental practice, Yoga is attributed to all over India. Yoga is a mind and body practice with a history of 5000 years in ancient Indian Philosophy. In more recent years, it is becoming popular day by day among the youth as well as old people. It is the best form of physical exercise based upon poses that promote good health and enhance well-being. There are several styles of yoga which is being practiced all over the country.
What is yoga?
Yoga is a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which is included in breathing control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific yoga postures which is being widely practiced for health and relaxation. Yoga means a union with God or self spirit. Practitioners and followers of yogic tradition focused on expanding spiritual energy using different breathing methods and mental focus.
Origin of International Yoga Day
International Yoga Day was proposed by Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi at UNGA on 7th September 2014. Originally Yoga comes from mythology and has clued in the practices of Himalayan Shamans in Nepal and Tibet. Yoga has become popular as well as begun to appear in Vedic Scripture. As time passes, the International Yoga Day has gained a marvelous response from people from all across the world.
Benefits of Yoga –
Enhanced flexibility – Pashchimotan and Chakrasan helps in keeping the spine stiff that enables body flexibility.
Improve bone health- Vajraasan posture lift up your own weight which helps in making bones stronger.
Increase blood flow in the body- Shirshasan and other twisting yoga asan wring out the blood flow from internal organs that also boost up the hemoglobin in the body.
Develop heart health- Practicing Sukhasana regularly will get your heart into the aerobic range that lowers the risk of heart attack and other heart problems.
Maintain blood pressure- The Shavasana posture helps in hypertension which results in improvement of high blood pressure.
Provides relaxation and sleeping aid- Pranayam can be helpful in relieving the stress of a modern lifestyle and helps you sleep well. It encourages you to get relax and slow your breath to focus on the present.
Improve lung health- Kapalbhati draws attention to your breathing process and makes you aware of breathing correctly.
Reduce digestive problems- Mayurasana and Shavasana can ease constipation and lowers the risk of colon cancer.
Relieve pain- Supta Matsyendrasana can ease your pain and help those who suffer from arthritis, back pain, and other chronic conditions
Types of Yoga Exercises
Many basic yoga postures are very much familiar. Here is a sequence of 10 poses that look simple but will help you in strengthen and stretch the major muscle groups in the body –
Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
Raised Arms Pose (Urdhva Hastansana)
Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana)
Garland Pose (Malasana)
Lunge Pose
Plank Pose
Staff Pose
Seated forward Pose (Paschimottanasana)
Head to Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana)
Risk involved –
Yoga is safe for people who are well-trained by the instructor is guiding the practice. Injury caused due to Yoga is an infrequent barrier to continue the practice. It is always recommended for a pregnant lady or one who is going on medical conditions such as high blood pressure, sciatica, glaucoma, must consult first with their doctors or healthcare practitioners. Beginners must avoid extreme and difficult poses such as headstand, lotus position, and forceful breathing.
It is always recommended to lead a healthy active lifestyle, so why not start now? It is the best Ayurvedic Treatment for all your physical and mental problems. The best way to celebrate International Yoga Day on 21st June is to practice yoga and incorporate it into your daily lifestyle.