We are experiencing the 21st century, an age of modernization, progress, and technology. But in this era, there is an escalation in stress and health related diseases such as hypertension, etc. The food we eat is as per old times or based on last century standard. It is rich, not proper without any follow-up of regular exercise. The folks used to walk or cycle a lot in that time but not anymore. Therefore, human bodies get more of fat, cholesterol, and bad HDL. All this end up for cause heart-related problems.
Yoga, when practiced under the guidance of a teacher is a tool which can relieve from all ailments. It is a slow but steady way of progress to regain good health. It is a law and discipline applied to the body, mind, and spirit, having the potential to revolutionize the entire world. Yoga promotes health and well-being through physical exercises and concentration of mind- or meditation in a time bound but regular manner. The daily practices of various postures ( asanas) stretching muscles in a gradual and slow way, combined with breathing exercises( pranayama) and of thought concentration is the gist of the whole system. It starts with warm up of and loosening of various muscles. The body’s suppleness returns slowly to the old level. The routine practice of postures( asanas ) are the best remedies for all problems both mental and physical, making the body strong and healthy.
in a time bound but regular manner. The daily practices of various postures ( asanas) stretching muscles in a gradual and slow way, combined with breathing exercises( pranayama) and of thought concentration is the gist of the whole system. It starts with warm up of and loosening of various muscles. The body’s suppleness returns slowly to the old level. The routine practice of postures( asanas ) are the best remedies for all problems both mental and physical, making the body strong and healthy.
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Yoga and health are always closely related. The health benefits include flexibility of body, anti-ageing an increase of knowledge and health, improvement in mental health and the development of social mores. It is an undeniable fact that it cures all incurable diseases. It makes you feel relaxed, good and energized. With regular yoga, we can increase and extend our healthy productive years far beyond the accepted norms and at the same time improve the quality of our lives. Yoga transforms the whole humanity, making thoughts purer and developing patience, tolerance, and a positive attitude. As Swami Ramdev puts it, PREFORM YOGA AND REMAIN HEALTHY ” Karo Yog Raho Nirog.”
The UNO has declared 21st June as the World Yoga Day; nearly all countries have joined the movement. A total of 175 nations co-sponsored the resolution and had the highest number of co-sponsors ever for any UNGA Resolution of such nature. Via