Yoga is an art that began in India but has gained popularity in many parts of the globe. It has been practiced there since the early twentieth century and has been exported to other continents as well. It refers to both a system of philosophy and an ancient system of physical and mental disciplines. It is a combination of three main activities; posture, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques. It is proven to treat various conditions including cardiovascular and carpal tunnel syndrome. This means that yoga can be used as an alternative medicine.
This art has been widely used to treat depression. The patient is taken through repetitive actions of breathing, meditation and physical posturing, until he achieves a break from stress. This technique eventually manages the symptoms of depression like irritability, weight-gain, loss of concentration and change in sleep patterns among many others.
It is a powerful stimulant of the Parasympathetic nervous system. This is the bodily system that induces relaxation. Once stimulated, the PNS reduces the heart rate and the volume of blood entering and exiting the heart, significantly reducing blood pressure. This makes yoga particularly beneficial to people with heart diseases, hypertension and diabetes.
Some mild yoga activities that focus on breathing and relaxation have been observed to considerably inhibit and minimize the spread of breast cancer. This is a discovery that has received wide attention and interest especially from the medical field. Further exploration into this could significantly reduce the cost of treatment of breast cancer in the future.
The art is also known to calm the nervous system, by establishing a balance between the body, mind and spirit. This balance cultivates a vibrant health and creates a state of mind characterized by profound wisdom, calm and peace. This state keeps the bodily energy meridians open, and life energy flowing.
One is advised to practice yoga under the watchful eye of an experienced teacher. If not practiced carefully, it could cause some injuries like rotator-cuff injuries, ganglion cysts, hyper-extension of the neck, carotid arteries tears, and bulging of inter-vertebral discs. When practiced well, it is very beneficial to the entire body.
This practice has gained a lot of popularity in all parts of the world. The art is practiced by people of all gender, race and age. It is gaining as much popularity as its counterparts judo, kung-fu and taekwodo. This popularity is due to the fact that it presents a powerful approach to the exploration of the mind and the hidden powers therein.
The benefits of yoga to the body, mind and soul cannot be overemphasized. This is a really inexpensive natural therapy, that could hold the breakthrough in treatment and management of conditions that have defied science like AIDS, vertebral paralysis and H1N1 among others. It is a therapeutic art that makes your body more flexible and helps it to relax even under stress. It aims at uniting the spirit, body and mind and helps one to feel more energetic, fitter, peaceful and happier.
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