YOGA

     YOGA

The literal meaning of yoga is 'joining'-is to reunite the individual self with the absolute or pure consciousness. In modern perspective, yoga is one of the most effective and wholesome experience to control the waves of thought by converting mental and physical energy into spiritual energy.
Yoga benefits-the most important benefit of yoga is physical and mental therapy.to get the maximum benefits of yoga one has to combine the practices of yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation. Regular practice of asanas, pranayama and meditation can help such diverse ailments such as diabetes,blood pressure,digestive disorders,asthma and heart conditions. Laboratory tests have proved the yogi's increased abilities of consciously controlling autonomic functions,such as temperature,heartbeat and blood pressure. Research into the effects of yogic practices on HIV is currently underway with promising results.
Physiological benefits-physicians and scientists are discovering brand new health benefits of yoga everyday.
ASTHMA-studies conducted at yoga institutions in India have reported impressive success in improving asthma. It has also been proved that asthma attacks can usually be prevented by yoga methods without resorting to drugs.
High Blood Pressure-the relaxation and exercise components of yoga have a major role to play in the treatment and prevention of high blood pressure.
Back pain-back pain is the most common reason to seek medical attention.yoga has consistently been used to cure and prevent back pain by enhancing strenghth and flexibility.
WEIGHT REDUCTION-regular yoga practice can help in weight management.there are several asanas such as the shoulder stand and the fish posture,which are specific for thyroid gland
yoga is very beneficial for our health if  you do yoga regularly it keeps you healthy.  
As we can see the importance of yoga and the means of including it in our life.yoga for some time gives you a long time life. Include it in our schedule as it could help us in living a fruitful and a long future.