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Yoga is a process of harmonizing the body and the mind. The basis of Yoga postures is derived from Indian metaphysical beliefs. The practice will help you in attaining self-enlightenment or spirituality. There are numerous benefits of Yoga and it is a universe in itself. Yogic therapy or Yogic training can help you prevent premature aging and acquire balance and flexibility of the body, keep you sound and safe in health and improve your mental faculties. Yoga is also helpful in improving your personal and social values.
As you know Yoga is a good way of meditation. Through Yoga and deep breathing exercises, you can release the buildup of tension in your muscles and joints without experiencing fatigue and tiredness. Yogic exercise is also believed to make a practitioner look younger. If you are looking for inner peace and radiant health, Yoga is the answer for you.
To develop muscular strength through mechanical movement and exercises can be tiresome for you. But Yoga postures are designed to develop both physically and inner mental strength. Yoga poses or Asanas aim to simply increase body flexibility.
Below are 10 Basic Yoga postures to begin with.
1. Headstand or Sirshasana is a popular Yogic posture. It puts emphasis on the balance of the body and mind.
2. Shoulder stand or Sarvangasana
3. Fish or Matsyasana
4. Plough or Halasana
5. Bow or Dhanurasana
6. Cobra or Bhujangasana
7. Locust or Shalabhasana
8. Forward bend or Paschimothanasana
9. Triangle or Trikonasana
10. Crow pose or Kakasana or Peacock pose or Mayurasana.
Yogic exercise focuses on the health, strength and flexibility of the spine. The spinal column houses important nerves that help to co-ordinate movement and monitor pain. By maintaining the spine's flexibility and strength through exercise, circulation is increased and the nerves are ensured their supply of nutrients and oxygen. The Asanas is beneficial for the internal organs and promotes secretion of hormones by the endocrine system. As a matter of routine, it is advised to perform Surya Namaskara or the sun salutation, before performing any other Asana.
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