The knowledge of Yoga is vast and deep like the ocean and the benefits are the same. Practicing Yoga not only benefits the body it also flourishes the mind and soul. While a few of the advantages of practicing Yoga can be put down in words, others are indescribable and needs to be experienced form within.
Benefits of Yoga, that show outwardly, that is on our body are;
• Improvement in the motion of the joints
• Immunity
• Digestion and circulation
• Flexibility of muscles
• Muscle and bone strength
• Relief from chronic pain and physical illness
• Body feels quite energetic
Benefits of yoga on the mind;
• Mind becomes more alert and can think with clarity
• Improvement in self esteem
• Peace of mind
• Increased concentration
Yoga and the soul;
• Increases understanding of oneself
• Unconditional inner joy
• The feeling of fulfilment and gives purpose to life
Yoga, is one of the most beneficial practices that need discipline and patience. Unfortunately, everything in the world is commercialised, including Yoga. Yoga is being practiced only as a mean to lose weight, not for the actual benefit of the body, mind and soul. People, over do with exercises to get a high degree of flexibility, which is not necessary and is a punishment to the body. Instant weight loss, waist loss is what one wants, but Yoga is not for that, and not all understand the same.
Yoga brings you closer to the universe and nature. Gives you the ultimate freedom of mind and soul. Practice Yoga for overall growth and not only to achieve some instant bodily benefit.