Yoga Fitness
There is another type of yoga called restorative yoga, which is associated with healing from various ailments and diseases. It is practiced by using supports instead of muscular tautness to maintain pose alignments. It relieves the adverse effects of chronic stress and strain rapidly. The props, which are used in this therapy, give total support and enable complete relaxation. These exercises are so planned to enable the spine to be moved in all directions. Some exercises are also included which reverse the effects of gravity, where the blood, lymph and other fluids which have accumulated in the lower extremities, i.e., the limbs, are brought to the upper extremities thereby increasing the functioning of the heart.
A few of the benefits of yoga can be summed up through the following points:
• It brings about a sense of balance and internal harmony.
• It increases the levels of concentration and self-control.
• It increases the pain threshold.
• It improves blood circulation.
• It brings down strain and stress levels.
• It increases strength and stamina.
• It heals injuries faster.
• It improves the immune system.
• It improves the functioning of all the bodily systems.
Now that you have had a bird’s eye view of the essence of yoga and its benefits, don’t you think that it is high time that you adopt yoga.
