THE WISDOM OF YOGA
Yoga is an ancient system of techniques for the all-round health and well being of the individual. These techniques have been tested and refined over thousands of years and are available to anyone willing to learn them. The scientific and easy-to-learn exercises provide a practical, natural and holistic way to achieve health and vitality. Yoga is not a religion but an ancient s
cience originating in the Himalayas Mountains. For thousands of years the ancient “yogis”, living in forests and caves, experimented on their bodies and minds and came up with a scientific and practical method that anyone can practice. Benefits:
Deep relaxation
Relief from tension and fatigue
Greater body flexibility
Energy enhancement
Better concentration
Improved memory
Strong will power
Sense of inner calmness
Heightened self-confidence
Increased intuitiveness
Yoga A’sana’ means ‘a position in which one feels comfortable’ – ‘Stirasukhama’ sanam. A’sanas are kind of exercise by regular practice of which the body stays healthy and hardy and many diseases are cured.
- Shrii Shrii A’nandamu’rti
ASANAS AND MORE
People tend to think of yoga as just stretching exercises. But the most helpful of these exercises (also known as asanas) are not very difficult to practice at all. It only takes a little time to develop the flexibility of our joints. More importantly, asanas also work on a deeper level; by subtle pressure on the glands of our body, they balance our hormone production. Hormones play a key role in our overall health and well-being. Many physical and even mental diseases can be traced back to an imbalance in the glands of our body. Healthy Diet
The saying “You are what you eat” is very true because food directly affects both our physical and mental well-being. Certain foods have been shown to be the cause of many common ailments such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. By including more fruits and vegetables in our diet we can help to cure many diseases of the body and mind. MEDITATION
There is more to yoga than asanas. Meditation is a systematic and scientific way to gently focus the mind. The body’s response to meditation is just the opposite of its reaction to stress. Meditation calms the central nervous system as well as our breathing, heart rate and blood pressure. The regular practice of meditation broadens the scope of your mind, helping you to develop a keener sense of intuition and a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. People who meditate typically experience state of deep inner peace and harmony, which in turn leads to more intense and lasting feeling of happiness and fulfillment. Stress Relief
Today’s life is full of stress. Although we have reached a high level of material wealth and development, we encounter in our hectic pace of life increasing tension and fatigue. Despite our modern achievements, many people feel restless and unhappy, because life is not in balance anymore. Environmental stress and wrong personal habits add to this strain. All this results in various physical and mental diseases such as depression, high blood pressure, insomnia, heart disease and even cancer.
