YOGA!! is it really helpful.

India
December 13, 2006 11:32pm CST
yoga is said to be the best method to remove stress. is it really true? is there someone who's really removed his/her stress?
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@achyuta (2851)
• United States
14 Dec 06
Yoga - Yoga Posture
Yes yoga is extremely helpful. Different yogic postures have different benefits. In our day to day life a human being is undergoing through different kinds of Stress. He/she is always in search of sailing the ship on the way of happiness and peace of mind. His/her real happiness lies within himself only. The stable mind and well tuned body can give him a real joy which does not vanish like our materialistic happiness. These things can be achieved through Yoga. Yoga can control the working of mind. It also helps in reducing some physical and mental disorders.
• Germany
18 Dec 06
Very good info. But where can one learn yoga? Are the books enogh for that? or one should go to some proper instructor?
• Philippines
22 Dec 06
base on what i learned from the books i thinks yoga is really helpful to once well being. a person who practices yoga has complete control of his breating system so to speak. Proper breathing is the main exercise of Yoga thus the benefits is coming from this exercises.
@plumwish07 (4057)
• Indonesia
19 Dec 06
YES its really helpful to remove our stress out. I learned basic yoga and it makes me more fresh than before. but for relaxation i more like to do aura healing coz its more easier than yoga
@forfein (2507)
21 Dec 06
I dont know about stress... But.......... My first wife used Yoga to help her to slim!! It worked too!!
@baysmummy (1637)
• Australia
17 Dec 06
Yes, definitely, Yoga helps in reducing physical, mental and emotional stress. Yoga is well-known for its calming effects. Because of the body/mind connection, if the muscles are relaxed by stretching, the mind will also relax, with less anxiety and better sleep patterns.
@yorb24 (2179)
• United States
17 Dec 06
I've been doing yoga for years. It's definitely helped me stress wise. It focuses your mind and keeps it in a state of calm. Not only does it help with stress but health wise, it is great for the body. You open up the body so it functions better on a daily basis. You should ry it.
@tanujarneja (2829)
• India
14 Dec 06
Yoga as we all know it is aimed to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit. Yogis view that the mind and the body are one, and that if it is given the right tools and taken to the right environment, it can find harmony and heal itself. Yoga therefore is considered therapeutic. It helps you become more aware of your body's posture, alignment and patterns of movement. It makes the body more flexible and helps you relax even in the midst of a stress stricken environment. This is one of the foremost reasons why people want to start Practicing Yoga - to feel fitter, be more energetic, be happier and peaceful. Yoga is a science that has been practiced for thousands of years. It is consists of Ancient Theories, observations and principles about the mind and body connection which is now being proven by modern medicine. Substantial research has been conducted to look at the Health Benefits of Yoga - from the Yoga Postures (Asanas), Yoga Breathing (Pranayama), and Meditation. The information is grouped into three categories-physiological, psychological, biochemical effects. Furthermore, scientists have laid these results against the benefits of regular exercise Physiological Benefits of Yoga Stable autonomic nervous system equilibrium Pulse rate decreases Respiratory rate decreases Blood Pressure decreases (of special significance for hyporeactors) Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) increases EEG - alpha waves increase (theta, delta, and beta waves also increase during various stages of meditation) EMG activity decreases Cardiovascular efficiency increases Respiratory efficiency increases Gastrointestinal function normalizes Endocrine function normalizes Excretory functions improve Musculoskeletal flexibility and joint range of motion increase Breath-holding time increases Joint range of motion increase Grip strength increases Eye-hand coordination improves Dexterity skills improve Reaction time improves Posture improves Strength and resiliency increase Endurance increases Energy level increases Weight normalizes Sleep improves Immunity increases Pain decreases Steadiness improves Depth perception improves Balance improves Integrated functioning of body parts improves Psychological Benefits of Yoga Somatic and kinesthetic awareness increase Mood improves and subjective well-being increases Self-acceptance and self-actualization increase Social adjustment increases Anxiety and Depression decrease Hostility decreases Concentration improves Memory improves Attention improves Learning efficiency improves Mood improves Self-actualization increase Social skills increases Well-being increases Somatic and kinesthetic awareness increase Self-acceptance increase Attention improves Concentration improves Memory improves Learning efficiency improves Symbol coding improves Depth perception improves Flicker fusion frequency improves Biochemical Benefits of Yoga Glucose decreases Sodium decreases Total cholesterol decreases Triglycerides decrease HDL cholesterol increases LDL cholesterol decreases VLDL cholesterol decreases Cholinesterase increases Catecholamines decrease ATPase increases Hematocrit increases Hemoglobin increases Lymphocyte count increases Total white blood cell count decreases Thyroxin increases Vitamin C increases Total serum protein increases
@balabrahmam (1071)
• India
14 Dec 06
yes yogais really helpfull to us in yoga so many are there and with yoga so many decees are qure
@gscs1838 (1536)
• Malaysia
15 Dec 06
yoga nidra - the best way to relax,is a deeply transcendental form of relaxation, somewhat like a lying down meditation and is equivalent to any sitting meditation. if practiced properly, it has the potential to remove tensions and worries embedded deep in the mind. ***the practice of yoga nidra yields invaluable benefits during the entire pregnancy.
@chanfrado (1157)
• Portugal
17 Dec 06
I never tried to do yoga. I hear many people telling me I should try it. I don't know if I can do it, but I will try at least one time!