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Yoga
Yoga is recommended as a regimen that helps both the body and the mind. Two of the eight limbs of yoga commonly practiced are:
Asana: These are not just a set of exercises or positioning of the body. They are the complete relaxation of the cells of the brain and activation of the cells of the bodily organs.
Pranayama: Prana means all forms of energy - cosmic energy, mental energy, sexual energy and physical energy. It is loosely translated as breath. Ayama is control; so, pranayama is control or discipline of breathing to raise oneself to a state of silence and recharge.
Yoga in the modern day content:
The Muscles and joints: A sedentary work style and improper sitting postures result in many working professionals being prone to cervical spondylitis, low backache and knee disorders. Yogic asanas like Tadasana and Ustrasana strengthen and tone the joints and muscles very well and helps you avert these conditions .
The Heart and circulation: High levels of stress increases risk of a heart attack. Unhealthy habits of drinking and smoking lead to elevated blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases. Yogic asanas like Dhanurasana and Tuladandasana helps you improve the blood flow to different parts of the body and prevent blockages in the circulation.
The Lungs: pranayama is useful to prevent allergic disorders and also protects the lungs against harmful effects of passive smoking. Pranayama is valuable in harnessing the large amount of energy that the modern lifestyle needs. A minimum of fifteen minutes of pranayama every day will prove highly beneficial.
The Digestive and excretory systems: Unhealthy eating habits (irregular meals, hotel meals that have high fat and many chemical additives like food colors, soda, preservatives etc) affect the metabolism of the body, which could result in ulcers, diabetes, hypertension and problems of weight regulation. Yogic Asanas like Pavanamuktasana and Utkatasana help control problems of hyperacidity (which could lead to ulcers) by soothing the cells in stomach lining. Kidney functions can also be stimulated with Asanas like Trikanasana .
The Nervous system: The nervous system is most easily affected by hectic lifestyles. Regular, daily exercise provides extra energy to tide over the day's strain, both mentally and physically. Yoga strengthens immunity, as the nerves are made strong by all asanas.
The Endocrine Glandular System: Constant travel and late nights are some of the factors that alter the functioning of the endocrine glands. Proper rest at the right time rejuvenates the cycle. Optimum recharging of energy levels is thus ensured. Appropriate asanas refresh the endocrine glands by bathing them in fresh blood. They can prevent jet lag as extra energy is available to the mind and the brain.
The Immune System: Lack of sleep is one of the most potent forces generating stress on the immune system, weakening the functioning of the cells. Improper diet is another cause for ill-health of the immune system. All asanas are helpful. Pranayama is valuable for the immune system.
Please learn and perform asanas under the supervision of a trained yoga professional
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