Importance of Yog

   Richa Grover 


Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self and to the self” — The Bhagavad Geeta.

Yoga helps liberate your body, mind and soul. You attain a blissful state of mind through asanas , pranayama and meditation. 

Here are some of the common health benefits of practising yoga:

1)Helps reduce stress

Relieves anxiety

2)Improves concentration levels

3)Helps reduce inflammation

4)Can improve cardiac health

5)Helps fight depression

6)mproves quality of life

7)Could reduce chronic pain

8)Promotes quality of sleep

9)Improves flexibility and balance

10)May relieve migraines

11)Promotes healthy eating habits

12)Helps increase strength

13)mproves immunity

Yoga is not about enrolling into a class. It is about self practise too. Here are some benefits of practising yoga all by yourself:

1)It builds discipline -When we get up 15 minutes early or take off that time from our routine, it builds self-discipline.

2)Intimate understanding of your body – With gradual practice, you start listening to your body. You become aware of the resistance in certain muscles or asanas that come naturally to you.

3)Understanding the teachings – Certain yoga postures take time and practice. And self practice gives you the best opportunity.

Giving time to challenging postures – Self practice gives you time to build on a certain asana.

Common mistakes in Yoga:

Have you been practising yoga watching videos or through a book. Make sure you are not making any errors and accidently causing harm to your body.

 Here are a few tips to take care:

1) Skipping the warm-up – Skipping warm up makes your body prone to injuries and muscle pulls.

2) Uneven Breath – Holding your breath is the biggest sin in yoga practice. And, forced retaining of the breath can lead to breakdown of the alveoli walls. Thus, practice a smooth and consistent breathing pattern, as it relaxes the muscles and nervous system.

3) Mind Full of chatter – Yoga is about connecting the body and mind. You might have the perfect posture, but incessant chatter in the mind, won’t help, relax your mind and be totally involved in yoga.

4) Pushing too hard – Do not be in a hurry to get an asana right. Unnecessary pushing may lead to injuries.

5) Uncomfortable clothes – Tight pants, uncomfortable clothes are spoilers in your yoga experience. Wear comfortable, well-fitted clothes inside-out.

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