It is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophical traditions and there are a wide variety of yoga practices, schools and goals. The origins of yoga are believed to have started in the pre-vedic traditions; but they are most likely to have developed around fifth and sixth centuries BCE in ancient India’s śramaṇa and ascetic movements. Practitioners of yoga have claimed many health benefits, and research studies have also been conducted to find out whether yoga can be an alternative cure for asthma, cancer and schizophrenia; but the results produced have been mixed and inconclusive. Nevertheless, this practice has continued to thrive not only in India but also in the West as well. The International Day of Yoga 2019 is celebrated on 21st June.
The practice of yoga has numerous health benefits. Some of them are as follows:
Increasing Flexibility
The various yoga positions have an effect on the joints of the body, thereby keeping these joints in a better shape.
Toning of the muscles
Yoga stimulates muscles that have become weak or flaccid by getting rid of flaccidity or excess flab.
Massaging of all organs
Due to the various positions and postures that are incorporated while doing yoga, the different organs and glands in our bodies also gets massaged, thereby stimulating them, resulting in the healthy condition of the glands and organs.
Increasing lubrication of the joints, ligaments and tendons
The tendons and ligaments also stay in a healthy condition when practicing the various yoga postures. Surprisingly, even the parts of the body that have not been consciously worked upon, also do get benefitted.
Detoxification
Optimum blood supply to various parts of the body is achieved due to the gentle stretching of the muscles and joints as well as the massaging of various organs. Blood rushing to the various parts of the body, helps in flushing out toxins and replenishing the body with the much required and essential nutrients. This also results in delayed aging, and increased energy.
Develops awareness of impending diseases
One of the most astonishing benefits of yoga is that the practitioner develops an uncanny sense of awareness of impending infections and disorders, thereby allowing the individual to take corrective action on time.
Yoga is a natural way to ward off diseases and disorders. It is quite effective and under the guidance of yoga trainer, it will gradually be easier for the individual to perform the various positions and postures that are adopted to get rid of the many ailments. As one practices yoga regularly, the results that are achieved are quite remarkable.
As yoga is one of the natural ways to attain health benefits, there are other natural remedies as well to get rid of illness, disorders and infections. The use of all-natural, vegan, and harsh chemical-free Ayurvedic Aromatherapy products like essential oils, bath salts, pain relief oils, and facial oils, are also some of the ways to lead a healthy life, naturally. A healthy life, through natural wellness eventually leads to lifelong happiness.
