Wherever we go today, we hear people talking
about the multiple benefits of yoga and attesting to its indispensability in
daily life. There is no doubt yoga signifies the resolution of physical and
mental problems all over world today. The word yoga is derived from the
Sanskrit and was first mentioned in the oldest sacred texts, Rig Veda word in
which yuj means ‘to join’ or ‘to unite’. This union is all about uniting your
mind with your body. The fact is that it
dates back as far as a few millenniums. Yoga goes back to BC times. So, it is
no wonder that many people around the world are attracted to such a time-tested
practice.
The
aim of the yoga enthusiasts are extremely varied some are particularly inspired
by the Spiritual Element that yoga provides, others by the increased Fitness
and Flexibility. Some people find solution to suffering from varied Health
Disorders and there are others who achieve an all- round development of calm,
stress- free mind and a fit body.
Since 2015, International Yoga Day is
celebrated every year on June 21. Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the
idea of Yoga Day during his speech at the United Nations Assembly on 27th
September 2014 and it was a historic day. In his address to UNGA, PM Modi had
said “For us in India, respect for nature is an integral part of spiritualism.
We treat nature’s bounties as sacred. Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s
ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint
and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health
and well – being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness
with yourself, the world and nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating
consciousness, it can help us deal with climate change and in bettering our
well- being”. The date 21 was chosen because June 21 is the longest day in
Northern Hemisphere. On June 21, 2015, the first Yoga Day was celebrated
worldwide.
The motive of celebration is that to
spread awareness about the benefits of yoga across the world. yoga has few benefits like:-
·
It boosts immunity.
·
Weight loss
·
Relieves depression,
anxiety and stress.
·
Improves athletic
performances.
·
Helps fight infections
and respiratory diseases.
Yoga
is all about asanas which means pose. Here are some poses that anyone can do:-
1. Warrior
pose (Veerbhadrasana)
2. Angle
pose (Konasna)
3. Bending
Backward (Ardha chakrasan)
4. Forward
Bend (Hastapadasna)
5. Seated
Forward bend (Paschimottanasan)
6. Child
pose (Shishuasana)
7. Cat
pose (Marjiarasana)
8. Butterfly
pose ( Baddhakonsasana)
9. Chair
pose (Utkatasna)
10. Yogic
Sleep (Yoga Nidra)
By: Mahima
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