Benefits Of Yoga And Yoga Asanas

The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit. Yoga is a spiritual science of self-realisation.Yoga is a direct experience of the vast interrelatedness of all life and of all things. You will feel at peace at the end of a yoga class because there is a natural realignment of your body which leads to a natural realignment of your perception of life and of who you are.nnDifferent Asanas of yogann• Dhanur Asanan• Garuda Asana n• Matsya Asanan• Sarp Asana. n• Tada Asana n• Vajra Asanan• Uttan Asana n• Vriksh Asana n• Trikon Asanan• Veer Asanan• Dhanur Asana n• Nauk Asana n• Makar Asanan• Baddha KonAsanan• Vajr AsanannBenefits of YogannYoga becomes part of your mental life. Yoga teaches you to focus on breathing while you hold the poses. This attention to breath is calming; it dissolves stress and anxiety. I use yogic breathing on the tennis courts, in the dentist’s chair, when I’m stuck in traffic.nnBetter Breathing: Most of us breathe very shallowly into the lungs and don't give much thought to how we breathe. Yoga breathing exercises, called Pranayama focus the attention on the breath and teach us how to better use our lungs, which benefits the entire body. Certain types of breath can also help clear the nasal passages and even calm the central nervous system, which has both physical and mental benefits.nnWeight Reduction-Regular yoga practice can help in weight management. Firstly, some of the Asanas stimulate sluggish glands to increase their hormonal secretions. The thyroid gland, especially, has a big effect on our weight because it affects body metabolism. There are several Asanas, such as the shoulder stand and the fish posture, which are specific for the thyroid gland. Fat metabolism is also increased, so fat is converted to muscle and energy. This means that, as well as losing fat, you will have better muscle tone and a higher vitality level.nnSuffer less from illness and unpleAsanat symptoms-The energizing, relaxing and balancing effect of yoga all serve to boost the autoimmune system, helping it to prevent and fight illness and disease. The list of illnesses acknowledged by the medical profession as 'psychosomatic' grows every year. The peace of mind which yoga brings serves to heal and prevent these illnesses and symptoms.nnSpiritual benefits- On a more spiritual level, the practice of Yoga stimulates the practitioner to see the inner connections between the individual and his/her environment and with other people, people everywhere. In that way, it helps the person become more compassionate; it helps the person become kinder and gentler and, even, more ethical.nnMood Change And Vitality-Mental health and physical energy are difficult to quantify, but virtually everyone who participates in yoga over a period of time reports a positive effect on outlook and energy level. Yogic stretching and breathing exercises have been seen to result in an invigorating effect on both mental and physical energy and improved mood.