Yoga is free/ inexpensive; can be done without props; needs no special clothing; can be practiced in the home/office; and anyone of any age or physical ability can incorporate Yoga into their lifestyle and be able to reap the myriad benefits. “…yoga helps with all these problems. At the physical level, it gives relief from countless ailments. The practice of postures strengthens the body and creates a feeling of well-being. From the psychological viewpoint, Yoga sharpens the intellect and aids concentration It steadies the emotions and encourages a caring concern for others. Above all, it gives hope."2
I tried Yoga on a lark because it was offered in my school district’s adult education program. Caring for my two little grandsons while working from home had left me with fatigue, soreness and a general lack of stamina. What I found, was an enjoyable way to “de-stress", increase flexibility and feel a sense of inner peace. Though hard to believe, the practice of a centuries old art can alleviate the stresses of today, it has helped me immeasurably with the many stresses we “modern" people exhibit. My advice…endeavor to make Yoga a part of your life and your life will be enhanced much more than you can imagine.
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1.Yoga, The Iyengar Way by Silva, Mira and Shyam Mehta, back cover. 2.Yoga, The Iyengar Way by Silva, Mira and Shyam Mehta, page`8
There are several ways that one can do to fight stress. Most people go through stress management programs, while some opt to do the simpler "stress-reducer" strategies such as exercise, healthy activities, and enjoyable hobbies. One great way of managing stress is through the oldest distinct practice of "self development", Yoga.
Yoga involves classic methods of breathing controls, ethical disciplines, physical postures, and meditation. Originally an Eastern practice, yoga today is increasingly becoming well-liked in the West, especially with the seen benefits of healthier and more relaxed people who practice it. Yoga stress management is now becoming a brilliant and exceptional way for handling stress both physically and emotionally.
Yoga stress management has several benefits including lessened stress, lower blood pressure, sound sleep, reduced muscle and anxiety tension, increased flexibility and strength, helps smoking cessation, weight loss, and improved health conditions.
Compared to other stress reduction ways, yoga stress management combines a number of techniques used to reduce stress; it is said to provide the mixed benefits of fitness programs, stretching exercises, breathing exercise, guided imagery, and meditation practice all in one method. With those with physical limitations however, simply doing meditation, breathing exercises, or guided imagery is still a preferable option that provides the same benefits.
Yoga stretching exercises Since a "stressed" individual generally has an increased muscle tone, the elaborate stretching exercises of yoga helps reduce the muscles tone thus enhancing an individual's ability to relax.
Yoga breathing exercises Complex breathing-control techniques in yoga, called pranayamas, help "breathe awareness" in an individual oftentimes when one feels fear or anger, the breathing patterns change, making it rapid and shallow. Through breath awareness, one can influence the conscious mind positively, and reducing the stimulation in the "autonomic nervous system" thus the person tends to relax.
Guided Imagery The principle behind this practice for reducing stress is that one can use their imagination to enjoy and recreate a very relaxing situation. The more intense the relaxing image is imagined, the more the experience becomes relaxing.
Meditation Meditation affects the body oppositely to how stress affects the body. This practice restores the body to a state of calmness, helping it repair itself and prevent damage caused by the effects of stress.
Almost everybody can observe the physical benefits of yoga stress management; but also equally important to a lot of people, especially those who encounter overwhelming stress every day, are thankful to the psychological benefits that yoga provide, such as a good sense of well-being, peaceful mind, and feeling of lightness.
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Francine York has sinced written about articles on various topics from Yoga Practice. Francine York is a work at home grandma caring for her two grandsons and is the publisher of the Modern Opportunity newspaper and website (