Wellness is the healthy balance of the mind, body and spirit which results in an overall feeling of well being. No other exercise, or work out gives a similar well being to all the parts of the body including mental peace other than yoga. Yoga is a holistic approach to the life that encompasses bodily, mental, emotional, environmental, spiritual and community health. It is a physical practice that connects the body, mind, and spirit. It tones the muscles as well as relaxes the mind with its soothing techniques. Let us know how yoga helps in the wellness of the body and soul.
- The primary purpose of yoga is to tone the body and brings it to a perfect shape. The different postures in yoga show positive impact on the muscles and hence make the body in to perfect shape. Also the postures do not exert much pressure on the joints and the skeletal system of the body and hence increases the strength without stress. The toning of muscles makes them stronger and help us to feel better to maintain balance and coordination.
- Secondly it increases the flexibility of the body which will not be achieved in any other regular practices. Various poses and postures involve stretching movements which helps to loosen tendons, muscles and ligaments.
- Yoga helps in gaining the lost energy which is lost during several day to day activities and makes the person feel rejuvenated and refreshed. It gives you the freshness to make things in a much better way. People definitely feel highly energized in daily life, hiking, country skiing, etc. after practicing regular yoga.
- More over, the yoga classes are much focused on the mind on each muscle group both physically and mentally. This kind of body and mind relaxation combines mind and body and reduces the daily stress.
This is how yoga helps in improving the wellness of the people. However, the practice should be regular and with a positive energy.
