YOGA

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What is Yoga?
The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’, meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to yoke’ or ‘to unite’. As per Yogic scriptures the practice of Yoga leads to the union of individual consciousness with that of the Universal Consciousness, indicating a perfect harmony between the mind and body, Man & Nature. Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is an art and scince of healthy living

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How Does Yoga Work?
The widely practiced Yoga Sadhanas (Practices) are: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana (Meditation), Samadhi /Samyama, Bandhas & Mudras, Shat-karmas, Yukta-ahara, Yukta karma, Mantra japa, etc.Yama’s are restraints and Niyama’s are observances. These are considered to be pre-requisits for the Yoga Sadhanas (Practices). Asanas, capable of bringing about stability of body and mind ‘ kuryat-tad-asanam-sthairyam…’ , consists in adopting various body (psycho-physical) patterns, giving ability to maintain a body position (a stable awareness of one’s structural existence) for a considerable length and period of time as well.
Studies show How Yoga Can Help?
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Reduce Back Pain
Weekly yoga classes relieve symptoms of low back pain about as well as intense, regular stretching sessions.

Strengthen Bones
In one small study, yoga practitioners were shown to have increased bone density in their spine and hips, compared to people in a control group.

Improve Balance
Male athletes in one study displayed better balance after 10 weeks of yoga classes than a control group of athletes who did not change their routines

Stave Off Mental Decline
In one study, participants who did a combination of yoga and meditation as opposed to a brain-training exercise performed much better on a test of visuospatial memory, a type of remembering that is important for balance, depth perception and the ability to recognize objects and navigate the world

Reduce stress
A study of 72 women found that Iyengar yoga helped reduce mental distress and the related psychological and physical symptoms of stress

Relieve Depression
In a study of coal miners with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or C.O.P.D., yoga was shown to alleviate depression and anxiety