From time immemorial, yoga has been practiced by many generations. Yoga is an art which is a combination of principles and observations relating to the mind and spirit and the body linkage. As per the theory of yoga, the body, mind and spirit are one and the same and they put together could give a healing effect. There are three major methods in yoga:

The postures or the Asanas

The different postures in yoga provide the body a flexible sense and gives strength to the muscles. Several postures are intended to bestow an enhanced circulation of blood and helps better functioning of the body organs.

The breathing exercise or Pranayama

The breathing exercise assists in cleaning the vital energies that flow in the body and helps in getting energy and assists in tranquilizing as well as harmonizing the whole body, the spirit and the mind.

Another method in yoga is meditation which helps to control the stress as well as anxiety. The mind gets calm and feel relaxed through a regular practice of meditation, in addition to curbing emotional break down.

Advantages

The major health advantages of yoga are:

1. Yoga helps in warding off the diseases through stimulating the different organs in the body.
2. Yoga gives flexibility of the bones and joints.
3. The toxic ingredients in the body are extracted through the practice of yoga and enhance the blood circulation which enables throwing out the toxins from the body.
4. The Yoga asanas help to keep the nervous system in tact and stimulates the dormant areas of the brain.

The following are some of the ailments which can be cured through the practice of yoga:

• Acidic problems of the stomach, flatulence, asthma and back ache.
• Bronchitis and cold
• Constipation and depression
• Diabetes, blood pressure
• Obesity and Menstrual disorders
• Mental disorders and Neurasthenia