Yoga as a system of physical exercise has been inexistence since very ancient times. Bending,stretching and breathing can improve your healthdramatically and yoga is a prefect way to do justthat. According to ancient people who teach(sages), there are eight stages of Yoga, namelyYama (Social Discipline), Niyama (IndividualDiscipline), Asana (Postures), Pranayama (BreathControl), Pratyahara (Mental Discipline), Dharana(Concentration), Dhyana (Meditation) and Samadhi(Selfrealization).If an aspirant, after observing thedisciplines of Yama and Niyama, practises Yogicexercises, his tubular channels are cleansed, heachieves excellent health and his mind becomesalert.Yoga postures should not be confused with mereexercise, calisthenics, which help strengthen anddevelop muscles. Asanas are special positions of thebody that strengthen, purify and balance theendocrine, nervous and circulatory systems.If you practice Asanas regularly, your body willgradually achieve greater endurance, your spine willbecome more flexible, your body will come to itsnatural weight and rid itself of toxins, you willbreathe more easily, you will gain energy, yourcirculation will improve, your blood pressure willnormalize, you will have an easier time coping withstress, and you will have more pleasant thoughtsand fewer negative emotions. And considering allthis, your overall mood will improve—in otherwords, you will gain vibrant physical and emotionalhealth.
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