What is yoga? 

 

The international day of yoga has been celebrated annually on 21 June. The word yoga comes from the word 'yuj', which means union. The concept of yoga (various body postures and postures) that is now in vogue around the world has been around since the time of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. Since then it has undergone many changes and what we now call yoga practice is very different from the actual yoga practice. 

 

What we mean by yoga is not yoga. Yoga means union with you in this whole world. If you are thinking of buying a car or a house of your choice, you will be happy. Then think again and the sooner you realize that your desires are endless, the sooner you will move on to yoga. This is why the biggest book in the science of yoga is called the yoga sutras of Patanjali, which is called 'The yoga sutras of Patanjali'. It starts with a short sentence. All your desires will be fulfilled when you realize that you are in everything in this world. According to science, we all know that we were created with ray energy, a tree, stone, flower, etc. with exactly the same energy. 

History of yoga

Additionally, this word comes from the Sanskrit word ‘yuj’ which means combined; The connection of Paramatman with Atman. Although there are different types of yoga, the purpose of each type of yoga is to control the mind. 

 

 

Here is a brief discussion of this evolution of yoga: 

 

Pre-Vedic period (3000 BC) 

 

Even a few days ago, Western scholars believed that yoga was discovered around 500 BC when Buddhism originated. However, the latest excavations at Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro have unearthed images of various yoga poses. This suggests that yoga was practiced 5,000 years before the birth of Christ. However, no written evidence of this statement has been found. 

 

Vedic Age (3000 BC to 600 BC) 

 

In the Vedic age, yoga was practiced as a part of religious ceremonies, to increase concentration, and to alleviate the monotony of daily life. The practice of yoga at that time was very different from the practice of yoga of the present age. The religious practices of the Vedic age were the essence of yoga - the yoga of the soul with the Paramatma. 

 

 Pre-classical or Upanishad era (800 BC to 250 BC) 

Yoga is mentioned in the Upanishads, the Mahabharata and the Gita. The Bhagavad Gita mentions four types of yoga: Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, and Karma Yoga. In the advice of the Gita, Lord Krishna says that if a person seeks reality with humility and devotion, he attains the consciousness of the higher path. At that time, yoga was not just a habit of breathing or posture, it was a part of daily life. 

Benefits of yoga 

1. Improves physiology and function: Improves physiology and performance at a higher level of disease practice. Yoga seeks to reduce illness and improve the performance of individuals. According to a survey, the total participants in that study were divided into two groups. group. A control group they did physical training and group b who practiced a detailed yoga package including physical setting, pranayama, meditation. Both groups were observed during their activities. Their anthropological, physiological, etc. range was measured, 1, height, and weight 2. Body fat percentage 3. Walking 4. Breathing rate 5. The ability to do physical work 6. Blood glucose etc was measured post transmission. Of the 200 participants, there was a significant improvement in health indicators and performance compared to the yoga group control group. In addition, the yoga team had significantly lower levels of their pregusta, serum cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, and urea in the blood compared to the control team. 

 

Summary: Yoga practitioners improve health and performance and are better than routine training in physical exercise. Yoga exercises are effective in improving health function and performance. 

 

2. Improving Respiration: Respiratory tract asthma is on the rise. For this, chemotherapy helps in the early stages of asthma but may increase the rate of illness. So yoga is an effective remedy for asthma. Most types of yoga exercises will help you get rid of this breathing problem. 

 

         In one study, 50 cases of bronchial asthma were studied for 12 weeks. In this study, patients were divided into two groups. Group A and group B, group A patients were treated with respiratory therapy for 20 minutes every day for 10 weeks. Patients were given longer-than-normal breathing training. Group B patients were treated with yoga exercises and meditation twice daily for 12 weeks. At the end of the survey, FEV1, peak expiration flow rate was observed in each field before the start of the survey and at 12 weeks. 

 

Summary: Yoga exercises are thematically and purposefully effective in improving breathing. Yoga should be part of your regular practice. 

 

 

3. Controlling Depression and Negative Moods: Depression and negative moods are very harmful to your body. Yoga exercises can prove to be an interesting alternative for the treatment of depression. There are effects. A study was conducted to find out the effect of yoga on the negative mood of young people with mild depression. None of the 6 volunteers (18 to 29) years of age who participated in this study had experience of yoga. They were given 1 hour of yoga exercises per week for 5 weeks. The research experts emphasized yoga to eliminate backbends, fixed postures, and aspects of depression. People who took part in yoga showed a significant reduction in self-reported symptoms of depression and feature anxiety. Severe mood changes have also been observed, reducing negative moods and fatigue levels after yoga classes. These findings provide indicative evidence of the use of yoga asanas to reduce negative moods. And notice no adverse effects other than mood Couldn't do that. 

 

Summary: Overall, the initial indicators have noted the potential beneficial effects of yoga on depression, mood disorders. Yoga regulates back drive inventory, cortisol levels, etc. 

 

 

4. Strengthens the activity of the lungs: Lungs Vitality is one of the most important elements of good health. Deep purposeful breathing is a major part of yoga exercises. One study found that yoga helps improve lung function. Through various yoga exercises, you can increase the efficiency of your lungs and you can run every activity in a better way. For example, you can walk a long way without getting tired. 

       A study was conducted to determine the effects of yoga postures and breathing effects on the heart's ability. In this study, a total of 287 (89 male and 198 female) college students were taught yoga postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation for 50 minutes for 15 weeks. Yoga exercises help prevent smoking, asthma, and those with any lung disease. The study has shown a statistically significant improvement in vital capacity across all departments over time. The report on the positive effects of yoga on the vital capacity of the lungs in this study is consistent with other research studies. 

 

summary: If you have any lung problems then you can try yoga exercises once and hopefully it will help you.

5. Reduces Stress: Yoga exercises regulate our body's 'stress response system' and yoga helps reduce our stress by how we react emotionally and physically in different situations. So yoga exercises are known for reducing stress and relaxing and learning skills. 

 

 In addition, multiple studies have shown that yoga can reduce early stress hormone secretion. A study of 131 participants found that 10 weeks of yoga practice was able to reduce stress and anxiety. The bottom line is that if you feel stress and anxiety then yoga exercises will help you to correct the situation. Another study made a random comparative judgment comparing yoga with relaxation. That study found that yoga provides a comparative improvement in mental stress, anxiety, and health status compared to relaxation. 

 

 

Summary: If you have been experiencing stress and anxiety problems for a long time, you can try practicing yoga.   

 

 

 

6. Improves mental health: Yoga exercises help to improve your mental health. Yoga exercises help you to control anxiety, mental thoughts, etc. It means that through yoga, your unhealthy thoughts are stopped, or redirected, It helps to relieve tension.   In one study, yoga and relaxation were used to find out which was more effective in improving mental health. 10 weeks of intervention improved stress, anxiety, and quality of life scores over time. The yoga staff seemed to be as effective as comfort in reducing anxiety and improving mental health. Yoga was more effective than relaxation in improving mental health. 

 

Summary: Yoga provides a relative improvement in stress, anxiety, and health status compared to relaxation. 

 

 

 

7. Alcohol-free: Alcohol-dependent yoga exercises are effective as an antidepressant. The handsome action yoga helps alcohol-dependent patients to quit alcohol. I know alcohol is especially harmful to our bodies. If the amount of alcohol in our body increases, it can cause various diseases. So it is very important to control it. 

 

            One study found that people with alcohol dependence improved back pain depression inventory (BDI) plasma cortisol as well as ACTH after two weeks of study, and decreased BDI scores. 

 

Another study found that yoga was effective in reducing the risk of alcoholism and preventing the recurrence of alcohol dependence. There is ample evidence to suggest that alcohol dependents have a modified and injured serotonin system. 

 

 

 

Summary: Yoga exercises extend the antidepressant effects of SKY on issues related to alcohol dependence. Decreasing stress-hormone levels (cortisol and ACTH), including BDI reduction, probably supports a biological process in creating beneficial effects. 

 

 

 

8. Help prevent cancer: Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years to improve physical and mental well-being. Yoga exercises also play an effective role in curing cancer patients. For women with metastatic breast cancer, the practice of yoga exercises is helpful for their recovery. 

 

One study found that women with metastatic breast cancer were subjected to gentle yoga poses, breathing exercises, and meditation in a 6-week protocol. It helps to get rid of it. 

 

Another study found that cancer patients and. Nine studies of cancer survivors have contributed to improvements in sleep quality, mood, stress, cancer-related problems, cancerous symptoms, and overall quality of life. It has also shown beneficial effects on mental and somatic symptoms as well as other aspects of physical functioning. 

 

 

Summary: Yoga stands out as an interesting option for family physicians to advise cancer patients on the various benefits, absence of side effects, and cost-benefit ratio of treatment. 

 

 9. Improves concentration: Yoga exercises have been proven to improve a person's attention and concentration. Studies have shown that people are more able to concentrate, maintain their concentration, and improve their IQ scores after yoga. 

 

There is no definitive answer as to why this could happen. However, the researchers pointed out that all people who practice yoga increase their self-awareness, they can solve various problems and lead to a less anxious state where the cognitive function can be improved. 

 

Summary: one of the other benefits of yoga is that it improves your concentration.

10. Help with high-quality sleep: The links between sleep and depression are strong. The study found that about three-quarters of depressed patients had symptoms of insomnia, and about 40% of young depressed adults and 10% of older patients reported insomnia. Sleep deprivation can lead to a variety of illnesses, with these symptoms causing a major crisis, a major impact on the quality of life, and a strong risk for suicide. But the pharmacological treatment of insomnia in the elderly has dangerous side effects. 

 

 

     In one study, 69 people were randomly divided into three groups based on age (five years apart). One group (physical gestures, relaxation techniques, voluntary controlled breathing and yoga philosophy) was assessed. The groups were assessed for sleep self-assessment within one week, and three and six months after the corresponding intervention. (Approximate group average reduction: 10 min, p <0.05), the total number of hours of sleep Rddhi (approximately Group average increase: 60 minutes, P <0.05), and six months after the rating scale (p <0.05) on the basis of the sense of the rest. Other groups did not show a significant change. 

 

 

 

Another study found that the effects of yoga on sleep were effective in lymphoma patients. They found that it improved the quality and duration of sleep and reduced the need for sleeping pills.  Yoga has been shown to increase the secretion of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness. 

 

 

 

Summary: Due to its effects on melatonin and its effects on several common contributors to sleep problems, yoga can help improve sleep quality. You can maintain your sleep through yoga exercises. 

 

 

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