Yoga and Yogasana both are
different, as Yoga is all about performing various asanas using the physical
body, which is referred as Yoga due the ignorance towards understanding of it.
Yoga has nothing about physical,
it's all about the inner self which is largely known as Meditation, though
largely people doesn't understand what it is, still are mad about it.
Yoga is supposed to be performed
when your physical body is aligned in a way it is supposed to be… Yogasana is
the best way for aligning the physical body in its very form… Yogasana will
show the results in a short period of time as you continue to perform… Yoga the
results are going to be instant…
Physically, Yogasana
has been shown to improve flexibility, posture, and balance; strengthen bones;
and increase muscle strength.
Of course, the amount you need to practice also depends
on your goals:
“You
can see basic health benefits after just one yoga class such
as improved circulation, a sense of relaxation, and mental clarity immediately
following (and even during) the class. Obviously, the benefits are increased
and prolonged the more you practice.”
Yoga should never be rushed. Everyone’s body adapts at different rates, so trying to “force”
progress is nearly always going to end in pain and injury.
“Yoga is not a fitness program,
but it is a wellness program.
There are plenty of overall health perks too:
Research shows that yoga can decrease inflammation, boost immune system
function, and improve symptoms associated with chronic health conditions, such
as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.
The practice can
also do wonders for your mental health and mood, reducing depression,
stress, and anxiety.
Patience
"You don't get results by focusing on
results. You get results by focusing on the actions that produce results."
Mike Hawkins
CREATING A REGULAR
SCHEDULE
The key is practising regularly though.
You’ll gain more from practising for short periods every other day than one
long session once per month. Practising often instead
of long is nearly always better.
“Yoga is a lifelong practice,”
“That's why yoga is much more than just a workout. It's the mind-body
connection and awareness that make a yoga practice powerful, beneficial, and
sustainable.”
If you want to gain many of
the benefits of yoga – including improved strength, concentration and
flexibility – 2-3 half hour sessions each week is a good place to
start. This isn’t too much that you’ll overstretch your muscles, but is
regular enough to provide consistent improvement.
Ideally, you’ll do some practice on a daily basis – but this may not
be possible if you have a hectic schedule than thrice a week is considerably an ideal way.
To improve your sleep, a short session of around 10 minutes
before bed can help.
For improving flexibility, one
hour-long class per week may be enough to gain some of the benefits. You’ll see
much faster progress if you practice more though.
To reverse bone loss due to osteoporosis, 10 minutes daily
practice is also enough for noticeable improvement.
Quick tips to remember
- Always warmup and cool down. Engage in spot jogging, walking, running, step ups and
stretching
- Engage your core during all poses. Ease in and slowly come out of the asanas
- As a pre-requisite, get your core stronger and work on flexibility
- Communicate with your instructor
- Never lock your joints. Focus on stability
- Seek professional opinion in case you get injured
- And above all, listen to your body and be
sensitive to it. Build up a relationship with your body. When your body says no
to a certain pose, don’t do it
Yoga is a great
form of exercise and has benefits like improving flexibility and strength, and
reducing stress anxiety & hormonal equillibrium. Research has also found that yoga can help improve
metabolism, heart rate and respiration. But if performed incorrectly, it can
also cause harm.
FROM MY E-BOOK- KEEP YOUR HORMONES IN HARMONY
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