Yogic tradition is more than 5000 years old. It has recently become a popular and a more significant means to achieve a healthy and positive lifestyle. Power of yoga stays in its simplicity, flexibility and diversity. Yoga lowers our stress level and increase our confidence and finally contribute to a healthier lifestyle. Various lifestyle diseases can be prevented and treated upto some extent with the help of certain yogic exercises.
According to Patanjali, ‘asanas’ means sthiram sukham asanam i.e. a position with comfy. Asana is that State of body in which the body may be positioned easily and activities of organs and glands of body become more efficient and eventually mind and body health is improved. Asanas can provide various benefits:
1. If asanas are performed regularly, stroke volume and cardiac output increases because cardiac muscles become more efficient. Asanas normalise and stabilises Blood pressure.
2. Digestive system works more effectively. Appetite increases, constipation, indigestion and gas trouble are reduced.
3. Will power becomes strong, respiratory organs work with more efficiency. Cough , asthma can be protected.
4. Asanas don’t allow fat to get accumulated in body.
5. Bones, cartilage and ligaments become strong. Spine becomes more flexible. Arthritis and postural deformities can be prevented.
6. Efficiency of excretory organs enhances and as a result waste products are excreted quickly that help delay fatigue.
7. By performing asanas regularly, secretion of adrenaline remains good and reaction time reduces.
8. Mental power improves.
9. Reduces anxiety and stress and Helps reduce sleep disorder.
10. Regularl asanas strengthen the immune system. Body becomes less prone to various diseases.
It can be concluded that regular practice of asanas is helpful in preventing various diseases related to our lifestyle.
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