10 Beneficios del Yoga en la salud y la vida diaria
Pérdida de peso, un cuerpo flexible, piel radiante y hermosa, paz menta, buena salud - sea lo que sea que estés buscando, yoga te lo ofrece. Sin embargo, a menudo, el yoga solo se entiende parcialmente si está limitado a las posturas (asanas). Así, sus beneficios solo son percibidos a nivel del cuerpo y nos perdemos de conocer los inmensos beneficios que el yoga ofrece al unir el cuerpo, la mente y la respiración. Cuando estás en armonía, el camino de la vida es más calmado, feliz y satisfactorio.
- Aptitud integral
- Pérdida de peso
- Alivio del estrés
- Paz interior
- Inmunidad mejorada
- Vivir con mayor consciencia
- Mejores relaciones
- Mayor energía
- Mejor flexibilidad y postura
- Mejor intuición
Con esto y mucho más por ofrecer, los beneficios del yoga se sienten de una forma profunda pero sutil. Aquí podemos ver los 10 beneficios más importantes:
1. Yoga para un estado físico completo
Como lo dice Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, "la salud no es la sola ausencia de enfermedad. Es una expresión dinámica de la vida - en términos de cuan alegre, amoroso y entusiasta eres." Es aquí donde el yoga ayuda: posturas, pranayamas (técnicas de respiración) y meditación son un paquete holístico de ejercicios. Los beneficios mencionados por practicantes regulares son numerosos. Algunos que se pueden resaltar son:
- Mejora la salud
- Da fuerza mental
- Mejora la fuerza física
- Proteje contra lesiones
- Desintoxica el cuerpo
Why do I do yoga? Well, reasons are many, shall we say -
2. Yoga for weight loss.
Desire of many ! Yoga helps here too. Sun Salutations and Kapalbhati pranayama help lose weight with yoga. Moreover, with regular practice of yoga, we tend to become more sensitive to the kind of food our body asks for and the time we take. This can also help keep a check on our weight.
3. Yoga for stress relief. A few minutes of yoga during the day can be a great way to get rid of stress that accumulates daily - in both the body and mind. Yoga postures, pranayama and meditation are effective techniques to release stress. You can experience the calming effects of yoga in the Sri Sri Yoga Level 2 program.
4. Yoga for inner peace. We all love to visit peaceful, serene spots, rich in natural beauty. Little do we realize that peace can be found right within us and we can take a mini-vacation to experience this any time of the day! Benefit from a small holiday every day with yoga and meditation. Yoga is also one of the best ways to calm a disturbed mind.
5. Yoga to improve immunity. Our system is a seamless blend of the body, mind, and spirit. An irregularity in the body affects the mind and similarly, unpleasantness or restlessness in the mind can manifest as an ailment in the body. Yoga poses massage organs and strengthens muscles; breathing techniques and meditation release stress and improve immunity.
6. Yoga to live with greater awareness. The mind is constantly involved in an activity – swinging from the past to the future – but never staying in the present. By simply being aware of this tendency of the mind, we can actually save ourselves from getting stressed or worked up and relax the mind. Yoga and pranayama help create that awareness and bring the mind back to the present moment, where it can stay happy and focused.
7. Yoga for better relationships. Yoga can even help improve your relationship with your spouse, parents, friends or loved ones! A mind that is relaxed, happy and contented is better able to deal with sensitive relationship matters. Yoga and meditation keeps the mind happy and peaceful, and watch how your relations with those around you blossom!
8. Yoga to increase energy. Do you feel completely drained by the end of the day? Shuttling through chores, and multitasking continuously can be quite exhausting. A few minutes of yoga everyday provides the much-needed fillip that boosts our energy and keeps us fresh. A 10-minute online-guided meditation is all you need to charge up your batteries, in the middle of a hectic day.
9. Yoga for better flexibility & posture. Yoga must become part of your daily routine to get a body that is strong, supple and flexible. Regular yoga practice, stretches and tones the body muscles and also makes them strong. It also helps improve your body posture when you stand, sit, sleep or walk. This would, in turn, help relieve you of body pain due to incorrect posture.
10. Yoga to improve intuition. Yoga and meditation have the power to improve your intuitive ability so that you spontaneously realize what needs to be done, when and how, to yield positive results. It does work! You only need to experience it yourself.
Remember, yoga is a continuous process. So keep practicing! The deeper you go into your yoga practice, the more profound will be its benefits.
Yoga practice helps develop the body and mind bringing a lot of health benefits yet is not a substitute for medicine. It is important to learn and practice yoga postures under the supervision of a trained Sri Sri Yoga teacher. In case of any medical condition, practice yoga postures after consulting a doctor and an Sri Sri Yoga teacher. Find a Sri Sri Yoga course at an Art of Living Center near you. Do you need information on courses or share feedback? Write to us at info@srisriyoga.in.
