Benefits of Yoga

Top 10 Benefits of Yoga

Weight loss, a strong and flexible body, glowing skin, a peaceful mind and good health - the benefits of yoga are multiple. and However yoga is often only partially understood as being limited to asanas (yoga poses). As such, its benefits are only perceived to be at the body level and we fail to realise the immense benefits that yoga offers in uniting the body, mind and breath. When you are in harmony, the journey through life is calmer, happier and more fulfilling.

10 Benefits of Yoga and in Daily Life

1. All-round fitness
2. Weight loss
3. Stress relief
4. Inner peace
5. Improved immunity
6. Living with greater awareness
7. Better relationships
8. Increased energy
9. Better flexibility and posture
10. Better intuition

With all this and much more to offer, the benefits of yoga are felt in a profound yet subtle manner. Here, we look at the top 10 benefits of yoga practice.

1. All-round fitness. You are truly healthy when you are not just physically fit but also mentally and emotionally balanced. As Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar puts it, and ldquo;Health is not a mere absence of disease. It is a dynamic expression of life and ndash; in terms of how joyful, loving and enthusiastic you are. and rdquo; This is where yoga helps: postures, pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation are a holistic fitness package.

The benefits accrued by being a regular practitioner are numerous. These include:

1. Improved health
2. Greater mental strength
3. Increases physical power
4. Protection against injury
5. Detoxification of the body

2. Weight loss. Sun Salutations and Kapal Bhati pranayama are some of the ways to help and lose weight with yoga. and Moreover, with regular practice of yoga, we tend to become more sensitive to the kind of food our body asks for and when.

3. Stress relief. A few minutes of yoga during the day can be a great way to get rid of stress that accumulates daily - in both the body and mind. Yoga postures, pranayama and meditation are effective techniques to release stress.

4. Inner peace. We all love to visit peaceful, serene spots, rich in natural beauty. Little do we realise that peace can be found right within us. Yoga is one of the best ways to and calm a disturbed mind.

5. Improved immunity. Our system is a seamless blend of the body, mind and spirit. An irregularity in the body affects the mind and similarly unpleasantness or restlessness in the mind can manifest as an ailment in the body. Yoga poses massage the organs and strengthen the muscles; breathing techniques and meditation release stress and improve immunity.

6. Living with greater awareness. The mind is constantly involved in activity and ndash; swinging from the past to the future and ndash; but rarely staying in the present. By simply being aware of this tendency of the mind, we can actually save ourselves from getting stressed. Pranayama helps to create that awareness and and bring the mind back to the present moment, where it can stay happy and focused.

7. Better relationships. and Yoga can even help and improve your relationship and with your spouse, parents, friends or loved ones. and A mind that is relaxed, happy and content is better able to deal with sensitive relationship matters. Yoga and meditation help to keep the mind happy and peaceful so you can benefit from the bond you share with people close to you.

8. Increased energy. Do you feel completely drained by the end of the day? Performing multiple tasks through the day can sometimes be exhausting. A few minutes of yoga everyday provides the secret to feeling fresh and energetic, even after a long day. A 10-minute online guided meditation benefits you immensely, leaving you refreshed and recharged in the middle of a hectic day. and

9. Better flexibility and posture. Include yoga in your daily routine to benefit from a body that is strong, supple and flexible. Regular yoga practice stretches and tones the body muscles and also makes them strong. It also helps improve your body posture when you stand, sit, sleep or walk. This would, in turn, help and relieve you of body pain and due to incorrect posture.

10. Better intuition. and Yoga and meditation have the power to improve your intuitive ability so that you effortlessly realise what needs to be done to yield positive results.

Remember, yoga is a continuous process. So keep practicing! The deeper you move into your yoga practice, the more profound are its benefits.

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