Yoga Exercises and Benefits of Yoga
Yoga can be defined as an mixture of physical and mental disciplines that has its origin in india. It includes all the mental,verbal and physical activities. It is basically a practice of that makes the use of different postures and breathing techniques to induce relaxation and improve strength of body.Yoga keeps your body strong as all the muscles of body are used in different asanas(postures) to hold and balance your body.
Yoga's breathing exercises improve blood and air circulations of the body resulting in more flexibility and better functioning of the joints. Yoga is believed to reduce pain by helping the brain`s pain center regulate the gate-controlling mechanism located in the spinal cord and the secretion of natural painkillers in the body.
Yoga also helps to reduce our body weight as by regular practice of yoga asanas there is an increase in the hormonal secretions of the body. Fat metabolism is increased in the body by different asanas which result in conversion of body fat into muscle and energy which means that along with loosing your body fat you get a well toned and flexible body structure.
Regular Yoga practice creates mental clarity and calmness, increases body awareness, relieves from stress,relaxes the mind, centers attention and sharpens concentration.