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The word Yoga comes from Indian philosophy, and refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines. Yoda literally means union of the individual's soul with the universe.
It is an ancient philosophy of life that encourages the union of mind, body, and spirit. “Yoga is the ability to focus the mind on a single point without distraction." It develops self-awareness and mental clarity using body and breathing exercises. One doesn’t need to change the lifestyle to practice yoga. One can notice change to become healthier and in tune with their body. One becomes healthier and in tune with their body. Yoga gives maximum results with minimum expenditure. The yoga asana works by stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in different directions.
Benefits of Yoga:
- Yoga brings down stress and enhances powers of relaxation
- Boosts physical strength, stamina and flexibility
- Enhances greater powers of concentration and self control
- Increases the tolerance to pain and gives mental clarity
- Improves body immune system
- Improves blood circulation
- Results in a healthy and glowing skin
- Gives a more positive outlook to life and peace of mind
- Infuses a sense of balance and internal harmony
- Gives relieve from ailments like allergies, Alzheimer disease, anemia, anger, anxiety, asthma, back pain, bronchitis, cancer, depression.
- It balances the mind and body.
- Yoga enhances strength, energy, vitality, flexibility and levels of endurance.
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