The breathing techniques in Yoga create a better self-
awareness of the inhaling and exhaling experience- thus resulting calmer,
slower respiration. As the state of the mind and that of
the body are intimately related; the muscles in the body will be relaxed, when
the mind is relaxed.
The focus on breathing
allows the emotional stress, random thoughts to pass and reverts the mind to
focus, releasing tension and stiffness in the muscles. It’s no surprise that that Yoga
practice is far more effective in reducing
anxiety than any drug therapy.
Through the practice of yoga, we become aware of the
interconnectedness between our emotional, mental and physical levels. Gradually
this awareness leads to an understanding of the more subtle areas of existence.
Yogic methods cover the entire field of our existence – from
the physical, sensory, emotional, mental, and spiritual to the highest
Self-realization. The very essence of Yoga lies in
attaining mental peace, improved concentration powers, a relaxed state of
living and harmony in relationships.
Yoga is successful because of the balance created in the
nervous and endocrine systems which directly influences all the other systems
and organs of the body.
In yoga, physical postures and breathing exercises
improve muscle strength, flexibility, blood circulation and oxygen uptake as well as
hormone functions. Physiological benefits help yoga practitioners become more
resilient to stressful conditions and reduce a variety of important risk
factors for various diseases, especially cardio-respiratory diseases.
Yoga is both as a
curative and preventive therapy.
Source:
http://www.yogapoint.com/articles/Breath_Yoga.htm
http://www.lifepositive.com/body/yoga/yoga-benefits.asp
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