Yoga can benefit people of all ages, both physically and mentally. Whether you are recovering from surgery, sick or suffering from a chronic condition, yoga can be incorporated into your treatment plan.
Health Benefits of Yoga
1. Yoga increases strength, balance, and flexibility
Moving slowly and breathing deeply increase blood flow and warm up muscles, while holding a pose builds strength.
Tree Pose (वृक्षासन)
As you balance on one foot, hold the other foot to your calf or above the knee (but never on the knee) at a right angle. Concentrate on one spot in front of you while you balance for one minute.
2. Yoga relieves back pain
People with lower back pain benefit as much from yoga as they do from basic stretching. In the treatment of chronic low back pain, the American College of Physicians recommends yoga.
Cat-Cow Pose (मार्जरीआसन)
Get on all fours, placing your palms underneath your shoulders and your knees underneath your hips. First, inhale, as you let your stomach drop down toward the floor. Then, exhale, as you draw your navel toward your spine, arching your spine like a cat stretching.
3. Yoga can ease arthritis symptoms
Gentle yoga has been shown to ease some of the discomfort of tender, swollen joints for people with arthritis, according to a Johns Hopkins review of 11 recent studies.
4. Yoga benefits heart health
Regular yoga practice may reduce levels of stress and body-wide inflammation, contributing to healthier hearts. Several of the factors contributing to heart disease, including high blood pressure and excess weight, can also be addressed through yoga.
Downward Dog Pose (अधोमुख श्रवनासन)
Get on all fours, then tuck your toes under and bring your sitting bones up, so that you make a triangle shape. Keep a slight bend in your knees, while lengthening your spine and tailbone.
5. Yoga relaxes you and helps you to sleep better
Research shows that a consistent bedtime yoga routine can help you get in the right mindset and prepare your body to fall asleep and stay asleep.
Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose (विपरीत करणी)
Sit with your left side against a wall, then gently turn right and lift your legs up to rest against the wall, keeping your back on the floor and your sitting bones close to the wall. You can remain in this position for 5 to 15 minutes.
6. Yoga can mean more energy and brighter moods
You may feel increased mental and physical energy, a boost in alertness and enthusiasm, and fewer negative feelings after getting into a routine of practicing yoga.
7. Yoga helps you manage stress
According to the National Institutes of Health, scientific evidence shows that yoga supports stress management, mental health, mindfulness, healthy eating, weight loss and quality sleep.
Corpse Pose (शवासन)
Lie down with your limbs gently stretched out, away from the body, with your palms facing up. Try to clear your mind while breathing deeply. You can hold this pose for 5 to 15 minutes.
8.Yoga connects you with a supportive community
Participating in yoga classes can ease loneliness and provide an environment for group healing and support. Even during one-on-one sessions loneliness is reduced as one is acknowledged as a unique individual, being listened to and participating in the creation of a personalized yoga plan.
