...enthusiasts are constantly reminded that they need to be focussed on the activity to obtain the greatest benefit from it. Lifting a weight still has its physical implications if the action is carried out as if one were on auto-pilot.

Yoga was invented to bring the human being to the same goal of achieving fitness through a different approach. The word Yoga means joining in Sanskrit. The science of yoga aims to join the disparate body, mind and spirit into an integrated human being who is better able to interact with the outside world in a more efficient manner. The practice was invented in India, 5000 years ago and was developed into a science by observing the effects of various body and mind states on the overall human being. In yoga, one must be focussed or the effects are simply not there. The mind acts on the physical body and it responds in turn. In order to improve the state of the being, then, both body and mind must be focussed or joined to an integral viewpoint.

In a more general sense, the Eastern science of body-mind interaction further implies that all diseases of the body can be cured through the power of yoga. Yoga is not just about the physical body. Yoga incorporates many mental techniques for gaining command over the physical body. Breathing exercises were developed to gain control over ones own mind. Many different breathing exercises were developed in order to produce different physical results. All of them have warnings attached to them for special populations. In fact physical yogic positions or asanas are also limiting to certain special populations. Each such exercise needs to be taught in more detail to participants, rather than in a haphazard way as a general method for fitness to all populations. The exceptions should be unde...more

What Yoga Can Do for You?

...People today are very conscious about their body and psyche. Both the inside and out parts of ones self. This is why there are so many inventions pertaining to self-enhancement that deals on the physical and psychological aspects of their lives.

Being healthy does not only manifest becoming physically fit. It constitutes all the factors of the well being of an individual. One important aspect is the internal health. Certain activities are participated by a lot of people just to gain emotional and psychological stability. Reiki and yoga are some of the most famous practices.

Yoga originated in India. It belongs to the anc...more

Yoga - various Types And various Reasons

... perfect balance is the main practice of Hath Yoga. This type of meditation is not so well known today as the purity of life required to do this well takes more time and dedication than most are prepared to give.

Another type of Yoga is kundalini Yoga. kundalini Yoga usually involves a combination of Raja, hatha, Tantra, Laya and Mantra Yogas. The principal goal Of kundalini Yoga is the stimulation of the spiritual life force at the base of the spine enabling it to rise easily from the lower centers of the being into the spiritual centers in the head where higher consciousness is perceived, experienced and lived in. Yet another form of Yoga is Kriya Yoga. Kriya Yoga is a mix of Raja, Jnana and bhakti practices. The work 'Kriya' means to 'make an effort' or 'to...more

Health Benefits of Yoga

...e, and depth perception

* increases Galvanic Skin Response (GSR)

Psychological Benefits of Yoga

* improves concentration and attention

* decreases anxiety, internal stress and depression

* improves mood and sense of well-being

* increases self-acceptance and self-actualization

* improves learning efficiency and memory

* increases somatic and kinesthetic awareness (body/mind connection)

* decreases aggression and hostility

* increases social skills

* improves depth perception<...more

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