YOGA
What is yoga?
Yoga is a Sanskrit word translated as “yoke” or “union.”.To yoke means to draw together, to bind together; or to unite. It's aim is to yoke or create a union of the body, mind, soul and universal consciousness. This process of uniting the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of ourselves is what allows yogis to experience deep states of freedom, peace and self-realization.
Why it is important..?
The perfect unison can be achieved through Hatha Yoga and its various branches (Ashtanga Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Yin Yoga, Kundalini Yoga), depending on what you like and the problems you are looking to tackle through the practice.
About IYD
The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.
Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131.
The draft resolution establishing the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states. The proposal was first introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address during the opening of the 69th session of the General Assembly, in which he said: “Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action ... a holistic approach [that] is valuable to our health and our well-being. Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature.”
Some advantages:
• Improves brain function
• Lower stress levels
• Alters gene expression
• Increases flexibility
• Lowers blood pressure
• Improves lung capacity
• Relieves anxiety
• Relieves chronic back pain
• Lowers blood sugar in diabetics
• Improves sense of balance
• Stronger bones
• Healthy weight
• Lowers risk of heart diseases
