Yoga & Meditation

How often do we feel a void within us, a feeling that this mundane world has not been able to fulfill us? We are constantly at the mercy of the negative forces that encompass us: jealousy, fear, doubt, worry, anxiety and despair. These emotions cause so much restlessness within us, that real and lasting peace eludes us. It is only through yoga and meditation that we can get eternal and divine peace. Yoga and meditation hold the key to relieve us of all our pain and distress, physical and mental respectively.

Yoga is effective in every aspect like, removing addictions, curing diseases, increase vital energy, increase resistance power of the body. Apart from this Yoga brings good positive changes in mental frame, makes mind stable, peaceful and happy. Yoga is a broad term for a series of practices that were developed over several millennia to bring practitioners into a state of wholeness and completeness. The word yoga, literally means ‘to unite,’ has many branches. Yoga postures balance the different systems of the body, including the central nervous system, the endocrine (or glandular) system, and the digestive system. By slowing down the mental activity, and by gently stretching the body and massaging the internal organs, yoga creates a climate of dynamic peacefulness within. Yoga thus takes care of both our physical and mental healthand should be learned scientifically, to achieve the required results, after which it should be practiced exactly as learned. The results are so impressive that no one can discontinue their practice.

The health benefits of yogaare tremendous. Feeling better physically counters the effects of stress.

Yoga produces the following physical health benefits:

improves flexibility and muscle joint mobility

strengthens and tones muscles

increases stamina

relief from back pain

increases vitality and improves brain function

improves digestion and elimination

decreases cholesterol and blood sugar levels

increases circulation

boosts immune response

Meditation is one of the Five Principles of Yoga. It is the practice by which there is constant observation of the mind. How often have you thought about making meditation a daily practice but have never been able to get started? Perhaps you've tried meditation and found it too difficult of a practice to maintain on a regular basis. We hope to help you streamline the process and dedicate a few quiet moments in each day when you can let go of your concerns and just "Be." It requires you to focus your mind at one point and make your mind still in order to perceive the 'self'. Through the practice of Meditation, you will achieve a greater sense of purpose and strength of will. It also helps you achieve a clearer mind, improve your concentration, and discover the wisdom and tranquility within you.

Benefits arising from Meditation are:

increased lung capacity

improved immune system

recharged nervous system

reduced stress

improved memory

aids in the treatment of some diseases like asthma

open-mindedness

amplified moral virtues such as patience and compassion

awareness towards sin, temptation and guilt

increased faith in one’s religion

Yoga & Meditation requires discipline, determination and patience. You won’t get it on the first try, but constant practice will help you go a long way. All of your efforts will pay off someday when you attain the physical and mental health benefits mentioned above and even more. All effort is worth it, once you attain that coveted inner bliss!

Source: Medical Health Care Information