Yoga
In present day scenario, the prevalence of psychosomatic disorders is increasing day by day very rapidly irrespective of age, gender due to busy and unhealthy lifestyle. First and foremost, the word psychosomatic refers to physical illness arisen from stress. Yoga has been a very helpful tool in managing stress and maintaining overall mental well-being. A lot of existing scientific evidence proves this fact. Its importance is needed to be emphasized on a larger scale so that people are aware of the wonderful health benefits both mentally and physically. Daily practice of yoga for at least one hour helps in preventing psychosomatic disorders at the root itself. Its always very important to know that the term “YOGA” does not only mean asana, it includes lot more yogic practices as a whole. Anybody can start yoga but proper guidance and consistent practice is needed for achieving health benefits.
Asana:
There is a set of asanas which beginners can practice to hold or maintain for attaining
physical and mental steadiness. This practice solves half of our health issues as it raises
mental and physical awareness. Mind gets more calmer and clearer, problem solving is
improved which are the most common scenarios we are facing with present day lifestyle andwork culture.
Relaxation Techniques:
The Relaxation techniques like QRT, IRT, DRT have an immense positive impact on our heart rate variability, respiratory rate and blood pressure which indicates our overall health.
Breathing Exercises:
The Breathing exercises help in increasing lung Vital Capacity and Tidal Volume and
improves over all functioning of the lungs. These exercises are said to have a calming andrelaxing effect.
Breathing Techniques:
The Breathing techniques like sectional breathing and yogic breathing help in relieving stress and improving mental clearance
Pranayama:
Different pranayama help in regulating parasympathetic nervous system and sympatheticnervous system thus having calming and soothening effect on body and mind.
Omkara chanting with prayer:
Omkara chanting changes the vibrations in the body and mind and also helps in relaxing themind with improved focus and attention span.
Prayer as an integral part of bhakti yoga paves the way for devotion and gives a feeling of being near to god.
With the benefits explained, its quite easy to understand the role of yoga in maintaining
physical and mental health and lead a very happier and a healthier
