Sunday, September 23, 2007

Importance and Benefits of Yoga

The reasons why Yogasanas have a preference over other systems of physical exercises are enumerated below:
  • In other systems of physical exercise, the internal organs of the body do not get proper exercise, while Yogasanas give sufficient exercise to the internal organs of the body. Consequently, an individual can maintain good health and longevity of life.
  • Only a small airy place and few types of equipment are required for practicing Yogasanas.
  • Two or more individuals are required in other games, while Yoga is a solo-practice.
  • Yogasanas have a greater impact on the mind and the senses than other physical exercises with the result that Yogasanas help to develop one’s physical and mental powers to calm the wind and control the senses.
  • The practice of Yogasanas is not expensive as one practicing Yogasanas does not necessitate eating more.
  • There is sufficient elimination of stool and other waste matter from the body through Yogasanas and hence the body acquires more resistance power to keep a disease away.
  • The body becomes flexible by Yogasanas. It becomes active with an increased ability of doing any activity. One who performs Yogasanas looks younger in age and lives longer.
  • The blood in the different blood-vessels is purified through different Yogasanas.
  • The power of contraction and expansion of lungs is increased by practicing Yogasanas and Pranayama. This results in the purification of blood to a great extent.
  • Life-span, youth and health depend upon the flexibility of the spinal cord. Yogasanas keep the spinal cord flexible.
  • Asanas require the least possible use of physical energy. As a result, one feels less tired. This is the reason why Yogasanas are called a ‘non-violent activity’.
  • One who practices Yogasanas becomes a morally good person.
  • Yogasanas help the mind to experience tranquility. There is progressive intellectual development because of a calm mind.
  • Yogasanas stimulate different glands of the body. These stimulated glands produce secretions in proper proportion which, having been mixed with blood, helps the body to acquire a well-balanced growth.
  • Diseases like constipation, gas-trouble, diabetes, blood-pressure, hernia, headache, etc. can be cured by practicing Yogasanas and Pranayama.
  • Yogasanas make possible not only physical and mental development but also intellectual and spiritual development.
  • There is no restriction of age and sex for Yogasana aspirants. Our ancient sages had adopted this system for thousands of years with the result that they enjoyed sound health for a long time.

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