...hronic fatigue, asthma, varicose veins and heart conditions. Scientific tests have proven a yogis increased abilities of consciously controlling autonomic or involuntary functions, such as temperature, heartbeat and blood pressure. Currently, research into the effects of yogic practices on HIV is underway and has indicated positive and promising results.

Medical scientists attest to the success of yoga therapy, as it helps to balance both the nervous and endocrine systems, which directly influence all the other systems and organs of the human body. Not only a curative, but a preventative therapy, as well, the very essence of yoga lies in attaining mental peace, improved concentration powers, a relaxed state of living and harmony in relationships.

Practising yoga makes us aware that there is an inter-connect...more

yoga - The Psychological Benefits

... in Finland in 2000, participants were asked to partake in exercises. Based on this study, scientists discovered a connection between mood and recreational exercise. Those who participated in exercise at least two times a week had some positive effects on mood. There were fewer signs of depression and anger found among these individuals. Moreover, the ones who participated in these exercises more than twice a week were prone to be sociable, allowing one to be less stressful.

John Locke aptly pointed out A sound mind in a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in this world. yoga fits this description very well. The psychological benefits of yoga provide individuals a more balanced approach to our individual well-being. yoga can indeed be food for the mind.more

yoga, The Path To Happiness

...We all hear about yoga, meditation and other similar disciplines or philosophies. Some of us think it's good exercise and some that it's good for dealing with stress. Well, actually it is much more.

yoga is something that can quite literally change your life. It starts by showing you what is really going on with your life, you see truly how your body functions, how your energy flows, how your emotions can be out of control and most importantly how your mind really works. And then you understand yourself much more. You can suddenly see clearly why you behave as you do and how blind we are most of the time.

Actually yoga can do much more for you. It is a system so an...more

yoga and Spiritual Self-Reconciliation

...yoga is a broad term, but it has many styles that are encompassed within this health maintenance system. Most forms of yoga address physical, mental, and spiritual health - while some are a little strong in one area, but might be a bit lacking somewhere else.

One example would be Hatha yoga and its many popular sub-styles. When Yoga traveled outside India, it evolved into non-Hindu cultures who chose to keep the spiritual aspect out of Yoga classes. Yoga is not a religion, but Hindu principles do exist within some Yoga studios.

For example: Yama and Niyama are Hindu principles, but many of us would recognize them as univer...more

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