Yoga and Its Several Health Benefits

Yoga is a Sanskrit word which means “connection and union”. It is a cluster or group of physical, psychological and mystical practices. Yoga was first originated in ancient India and they discover its benefits.

We have found many evidence of Yoga in Rigveda and Upanishads.

In India, Swami Vivekananda adopts the yoga tradition at the time of 19^th Century. Apart from him several persons in India such as Seetharaman Sundaram, Bishnu Charan Ghosh, Swami Kuvalayananda, Sivananda Saraswati, Bikram Choudhury and many more were support Yoga.

In 20^th century Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya were developed several effective yoga asanas. Thereafter, three of his students developed specific styles of yoga.

• T. K. V. Desikachar – Originator of Vini yoga.
• B. K. S. Iyengar – Originator of Iyengar yoga.
• K. Pattabhi Jois – Originator of Ashtanga yoga.

What is Yoga? 

Actually Yoga is more than the physical exercise. It’s a skill of controlling the mind along with the body and it can help you to reform and gloom your characteristic. Yoga provide you internal peace and happiness.

Classification of Yoga.

Yoga is classified according to its tradition and variety of methods, such as;

• Jnana Yoga.
• Bhakti Yoga.
• Karma Yoga.
• Laya Yoga .
• Hatha Yoga.
• Classical Yoga.
• Buddhist Yoga.
• Jain Yoga.
• Tantric Yoga.
• Kundalini Yoga.

In 2^nd Century Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra classify yoga in 8 parts based upon its specifications, such as;

Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra

Today most of us practice asana (Physical posture) with several positions. It’s a modern form of exercise which is very popular among the common people. Yoga is a vast chapter with different number of exercise. There are different types of yoga and has different benefits. Such as;

Asanas (Sanskrit)	Asanas (English)	Image
Adho Mukha Vriksh asana	Downhill Facing Tree
Adho Mukha Shvan asana	Downhill Facing Dog
Anant asana	Ananta pose
Akarna Dhanur asana	Shooting bow
Ashtanga Namaskara	Eight limbed Salute
Ardha Chandr asana	Half moon
Anjaney asana	Curve Moon
Astavakr asana	Eight angled
Bhadr asana	Cobbler posture
Bal asana	Child
Bhairav asana	Formidable
Bak asana	Arms straight
Bhek asana	Frog
Bhujang asana	Cobra
Bharadvaj asana	Bharadvaja curl
Bhujapid asana	Arm persistent pose
Bidal asana	Cat
Caturanga Dand asana	Near to the ground Plank
Chakr asana	Wheel
Dand asana	Staff
Durvas asana	Durvasa Pose
Dhanur asana	Bow
Garbha Pind asana	Origin in Womb
Gomukh asana	Cow faced
Goraksh asana	Cow herd
Garud asana	Eagle
Hanuman asana	Hanuman Pose
Hal asana	Plough
Jathara Parivartan asana	Belly twist
Janusirs asana	Head to Knee
Kapot asana	Pigeon
Kaundiny asana	Kaundinya Pose
Karnapid asana	Ear pressing
Kukkut asana	Cockerel Pose
Kurm asana	Tortoise Pose
Kraunch asana	Heron Pose
Lol asana	Pendant Pose
Mal asana	Garland Pose
Manduk asana	Frog Pose
Makar asana	Crocodile Pose
Matsy asana	Fish Pose
Matsyendr asana	Lord of the Fishes
Marichy asana	Marichi Pose
Mayur asana	Peacock
Mukt asana	Liberated
Nav asana	Boat
Nataraj asana	Nataraja Pose
Parigh asana	Gate
Padm asana	Lotus
Parshvakon asana	Side angle
Pash asana	Noose
Parshvottan asana	Intense side stretch
Pincha Mayur asana	Feathered Peacock
Paschimot anasana	Seated Forward Bend
Padottan asana	Wide Stance Forward Bend
Rajakapot asana	King Pigeon
Shalabh asana	Locust
Samakon asana	Side Splits
Shav asana	Corpse
Sarvang asana	Shoulder Stand
Siddh asana	The Adept Pose
Setu Bandha Sarvang asana	Shoulder supported bridge
Shirsh asana	Headstand Pose
Sukh asana	Easy
Simh asana	Lion
Supta Vir asana	Reclined hero
Surya Namaskar	Sun Salute
Svastik asana	Lucky mark
Supta Padangusth asana	Big toe supine
Tad asana	Mountain pose
Trikon asana	Triangle pose
Trivikram asana	Standing splits
Tittibh asana	Firefly
Tul asana	Balance
Upavishta Kon asana	Open Angle
Ushtr asana	Camel pose
Utkat asana	Powerful
Urdhva Mukha Shavasana	Rising Facing Dog
Uttan asana	Vertical Forward Bend
Utthita Hasta padangusth asana	Standing BigToe Hold
Vajr asana	Thunderbolt
Viparita Dand asana	Inverted Staff
Vasisht asana	Side plank
Uttanapad asana	Legs up the wall
Viparita Virabhadr asana	Inverted Warrior
Virabhadr asana I	Warrior I
Virabhadr asana II	Warrior II
Vriksh asana	Tree pose
Vrischik asana	Scorpion pose
Vir asana	Hero
Yoganidr asana	Yogic sleep

Benefits of Yoga for Men. 

Yoga can be a game changer for you. It help you to take decision with clarity and make you a better person. You can take it as a fun and challenge.  

Practicing Yoga in regular basis have several health benefits including physical and mental such as;

• Improved flexibility and decrease rigidity.
• Better muscle strength.
• Improve joint health.⁽¹⁾
• Improve heart muscle.⁽²⁾
• Reduce stress and give relaxation.
• Tone every corner of muscle.
• Improve bone health.
• Enhanced breathing, energy and strength.
• Control blood sugar.
• Improve metabolism.⁽³⁾
• Effective for Weight loss.
• Increase blood circulation.
• Boost your immunity power.
• Boost oxygen supply in the blood.
• Prevent disease.
• Improve internal organs.
• Provide peace of mind.
• Upgraded athletic enactment.
• Provide better sleep.⁽⁴⁾
• Increase core strength.
• Control blood pressure.

Frequently Asked Questions.

1. What are the advantages or benefits of yoga or Benefits of yoga in improving health?

Here are the topmost 22 advantages or benefits of yoga,

• Better muscle strength.
• Improve joint health.
• Upgraded athletic enactment.
• Improve heart health.
• Increase core strength.
• Time Efficient.
• Boost oxygen supply in the blood.
• Budget friendly.
• Increase blood circulation.
• Reduce cholesterol level.
• Enhanced breathing, energy and strength.
• Control blood pressure.
• Improve bone health.
• Prevent disease.
• Improve internal organs.
• Provide peace of mind.
• Improved flexibility and decrease rigidity.
• Reduce stress and give relaxation.
• Reduce Age Signs.
• Boost your immunity power.
• Provide better sleep.
• Improve metabolism and support weight loss.

2. What are the advantages of Bikram Yoga?

Doing Bikram Yoga in regular basis have several health benefits, here are the 13 advantages of Bikram yoga;

• Increase strength.
• Improves flexibility,
• Increase endurance level.
• Improves balance.
• Prevents chronic illnesses.
• Prevent injuries.
• Effective for Weight loss.
• Tone muscles.
• Sculpting your body
• Improves posture.
• Promotes better sleep.
• Provide peace of mind.
• Improve breathing quality.

3. Advantages of yoga in meditation?

Several posture in yoga helps you in meditation. Here are the 8 advantages of yoga in meditations;

• It keeps your mind sharp and clear.
• Improve mental calmness;
• Increases body awareness.
• Improves concentration.
• Relieves chronic stress patterns;
• It relieves stress and improves overall health.
• Relaxes the mind.
• Improve attention and focus.

4. What are the advantages of power yoga?

Here are the 13 benefits or advantage of power yoga, such as;

• Increase flexibility.
• Promotes stamina.
• Strengthen muscles and joints.
• Beneficial for weight loss.
• Improve posture.
• Strengthens your bones.
• Improve body balance.
• Boost immunity power.
• Strengthen heart muscle.
• Improves blood circulation.
• Strengthens your body.
• Reduce belly fat.
• Rejuvenate mind and body.

5. Is yoga good for my health?

Yes, practicing yoga in regular basis with balanced diet gives you several positive health benefits. It does not required any professional trainer or experience. Person with any age can earn lots of health benefits with the help of yoga.

Bottom Line.

Practicing yoga can bring a positive change in your life. Person with any age group can maintain a healthy lifestyle with the help of yoga. It’s have several health benefits as mentioned above.

In modern lifestyle it is a very efficient way of exercise. You can practice yoga at your home without the help of any advance equipment and trainer. For your comfort you may use a mat and flexible cloth such as trousers.

However, without balance nutrition yoga lost his effectiveness. So, you must have follow a healthy diet to get the full effectiveness and health benefits of of yoga.

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