WORLD YOGA DAY

Hi everyone, as we all know that today is World Yoga Day, so today we are going to gather some knowledge about yoga. In today’s blog we will be talking about what is yoga, from where it is originated, what are the different types of yoga, what are it’s advantages, and why everyone of any age should do yoga everyday atleast once. Before moving further we should know what yoga is and from where it is originated. So let’s get started.

·         WHAT IS YOGA AND FROM WHERE IT IS ORIGINATED?

Basically yoga is a group of physical,  mental and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. The origins of yoga have been speculated to date back to pre-Vedic Indian traditions, it is mentioned in Rigveda, but most likely developed around the sixth and fifth centuries BCE, the word ‘’yoga’’ meaning to yoke, or unite. Though many people in modern times think of yoga as just a physical practice that can help you become healthier physically, the deeper purpose of yoga practice is deeply spiritual and intended to help unite your individual soul with universal consciousness. Yoga is said to be as old as mankind, though there is no real evidence to prove this belief, archaeological evidence is there of presence of yoga around the year 3000 B.C. in stone seals.

·         DIFFERENT TYPES OF YOGA?

There are 11 types of yoga, and the names are-

1.       Hatha yoga

2.       Lyengar yoga

3.       Kundalini yoga

4.       Ashtanga yoga

5.       Vinyasa yoga

6.       Bikram yoga

7.       Yin yoga

8.       Restorative yoga

9.       Prenatal yoga

10.   Anusara yoga

11.   Jivmukti yoga

·         WHAT ARE ADVANTAGES OF YOGA?

1.       Improves your flexibility

2.       Builds muscle strength

3.       Perfects your posture

4.       Prevents cartilage and joint breakdown

5.       Protects your spine

6.       Better your bone health

7.       Increase your blood flow

8.       Drains your lymphs and boosts immunity

9.       Ups your heart rate

10.   Drops your blood pressure

11.   Regulates your adrenal glands

12.   Makes you happier

13.   Lower blood sugar

14.   Helps you focus

15.   Relax your system

16.   Improves your balance

17.   Maintains your nervous system

18.   Releases tension in your limbs

19.   Helps you sleep deeper

20.   Boosts your immune system

·         WHY EVERYONE SHOULD DO YOGA EVERYDAY ATLEAST ONCE?

1.       It’s a great workout- yoga is a fantastic workout for your body. You can adapt the practices to your own speed and level of comfort. No matter which exercise you choose the practice will always be a part of a great workout routine.

2.       It gets you in touch with your body- yoga stretches and exercises are designed around the idea of moving your body to increase it’s strength and durability. Therefore, doing yoga on a regular basis will really get you to be much more in tune with your body.

3.       It can help your breathing technique- A big part of yoga is the breathing exercises or the pranayama, which are incorporated into positions and then on their own. The exercises encourages a more focused and centered way of breathing, and while they might not be something you’ll do consciously every day.

4.       It can improve your sleep- Another minor but pleasant benefit is that doing yoga can actually help you get better sleep. This might be due to the fact that a few sequence of pose and movement are intended to be done right shown that doing some light physical activity before our heads hit the hay can help us get off to sleep more quickly.

5.       It will improve your posture- Yoga is pretty effective at helping you develop some premium, proper posture, since a lot of the breathing and seated positions require a straight back for proper effect. Good posture is definitely going to develop during yoga practice.

So that’s all about today’s blog. I hope this would be helpful for you all. And at last i want to say that wish you a Happy World Yoga Day.