Question

Long answer.
Define yoga? Name the important Yoga's and describe the effect of Yoga on health ?

Answer 1

The origin of yoga is very old and it is endowed with rich traditional values. We do not know about the exact origin of yoga, but about 300 A.D sage Patanjali wrote the traditional text, on yog, which is popularly known as Patanjali's Yog Shastra. The main theme of yoga Shastra is based on achieving Atma Sakshatkara (self realisation) and attaining control over the mind.Yog requires mental equilibrium. Term, yoga is derived from the Sanskrit and Yuj' Which means union or to join. In other words, yog means unification of 'Atma' with 'Parmatama'. Yoga stresses on the concepts which promotes physical, mental, moral and spiritual values. Patanjali :" Checking the impulses of mind is Yoga ".

Effects of Yoga on Health

1. Yog improves the flow of oxygenated blood in the body and helps cure ailments like arthritis, swelling, reduction in number of platelets etc
2. With yog there is improvement in physical and mental health of an individual
3. Yog helps cure depression, thus, reducing the intensity of developing a criminal or violent mind set.
4. Practicing yog regularly helps maintain physical balance
5. It helps develop qualities like self determination, self contemplation, spontenity, practicality etc
6. Yog and Pranayam subdues stress and excitation.
7. It enhances the activity of the immune system and thus protects us from various diseases.
8. It guides an individual to perform right deeds which enhances positive health and well being.
9. Yog and meditation induces enlightenment the keeps negative emotions like unhealthy competition, anger, revenge etc from dominating an individuals thoughts.
10. It makes the body flexible, activates functioning of various endocrine glands assisting in balanced development of the body.