# Time to restore fitness #

By vermavkv on December 10, 2022 • ( 8 )

Hi Friends,

In our previous fitness blog “After a shaky 2020”, in the series of fitness tips, we have already discussed Pilate a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength.

Now. we would like to discuss yoga in this blog. Yoga has been in our culture, designed for both men and women in India over 5,000 years ago.

It is all about connecting human consciousness with universal consciousness through physical activities. This is necessary for the wellness of our body i.e. finding the right balance between physical, mental, social, and financial health.

Yoga also involves meditation and deep breathing which are very helpful in distressing and relaxation.

There are different types of Yoga that help in keeping our minds and body relaxed.

Hatha Yoga
It’s all about the basics of Yoga. It requires holding each pose for a few breaths. It is one of the most gentle forms of yoga. Because of its slower pace, Hatha is ideal for beginners.
Vinyasa Yoga
This type of yoga links breathing with dance-like movements. You won’t linger long in each pose, so this is a great way to increase your heart rate. Prepare for fun music and a fast-paced environment.
Ashtanga Yoga
It consists of six series of specific yoga poses, you’ll flow and breathe through each pose to build internal heat. The result is improved circulation and a calm mind.
Iyengar Yoga
This type of yoga is about precision and proper body alignment. Each posture is held for a period of time, and the use of blocks, straps, and ropes is common. This type of yoga is good for those with injuries, but always consult a doctor before you begin.
Bikram Yoga
Bikram is practiced in a room heated to over 100 degrees and 40 percent humidity. All Bikram studios practice the same 90-minute sequence so you’ll know exactly what to do once you unroll your mat. Be sure to stay hydrated as vigorous exercise combined with the hot room can feel strenuous.
Hot Yoga
Hot yoga is similar to Bikram in that it takes place in a heated room, but the movements are different. The heat will make you feel like you can take your poses to the next level, so be sure to take it easy and don’t push beyond your skill level.
Kundalini Yoga
This type of yoga is physically and mentally challenging and looks very different from a typical yoga class. You’ll take part in repetitive movements coupled with intense breathing exercises while also chanting, singing, and meditating. The goal is to achieve a higher level of self-awareness.
Restorative Yoga
It is meant to be mellow, this slow-moving practice with longer holds allows for deeper relaxation. You’ll use a variety of props including bolsters, blankets, and blocks to support your body in each pose.
Yin Yoga
This meditative practice is designed to help stretch your connective tissue around the joints, restoring length and elasticity. Yin yoga involves variations of supine and seated poses typically held for several minutes, accessing deeper layers of fascia. Props are commonly used so your body can release into the pose instead of actively flexing the muscles.

Benefits of Yoga

Yoga offers several health benefits including balance, strength, endurance, spirituality, meditation, and controlled breathing, as well as other benefits.

Yoga also offers physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages. And, if you’re going through an illness, recovering from surgery or living with a chronic condition, yoga can become an integral part of your treatment and potentially hasten to heal.

Yoga improves strength, balance, and flexibility.

Slow movements and deep breathing increase blood flow and warm up muscles while holding a pose can build strength.

Yoga helps with back pain relief.

Yoga is as good as basic stretching for easing pain and improving mobility with lower back pain. The American College of Physicians recommends yoga as a first-line treatment for chronic low back pain.

Yoga can ease arthritis symptoms.

Gentle yoga has been shown to ease some of the discomforts of tender, swollen joints for people suffering from arthritis,

Yoga improves the health of the heart

Regular yoga practice may reduce levels of stress and body-wide inflammation, contributing to a healthier heart. Several of the factors contributing to heart disease, including high blood pressure and excess weight, can also be addressed through yoga.

Yoga relaxes you, to help you sleep better.

Research shows that a consistent bedtime yoga routine can help you get in the right mindset and prepare your body to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Yoga can mean more energy and brighter moods.

You may feel an increase in mental and physical energy, a boost in alertness and enthusiasm, and fewer negative feelings after getting into a routine of practicing yoga.

Yoga helps you manage stress.

According to the National Institutes of Health, scientific evidence shows that yoga supports stress management, mental health, mindfulness, healthy eating, weight loss, and quality sleep.

Yoga connects you with a supportive community.

Participating in yoga classes can ease loneliness and provide an environment for group healing and support. Even during one-on-one sessions loneliness is reduced as one is acknowledged as a unique individual, being listened to and participating in the creation of a personalized yoga plan.

Yoga is a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science that focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is an art and science of healthy living.

Yoga systematically teaches us to search for the divinity within ourselves, with thoroughness and efficacy. Today, yoga has established its capability throughout the world..

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