By Sanjeev Patel

Yoga has been around for thousands of years. Our wise ancestors, and ancient Yogis, found holistic practices that connected mind, body, and spirit at higher levels of consciousness. These Yogic theories have now been proven effective by modern science and medicine. There has been substantial research on the physiological, psychological, and biochemical benefits of practicing Hatha Yoga regularly.

Among other benefits on the physiological level are: stable autonomic nervous system, pulse rate decreases, respiratory rate decreases, blood pressure decreases, alpha waves increases, cardiovascular efficiency increases, respiratory efficiency increases, gastrointestinal function normalizes, excretory functions improve, musculoskeletal flexibility and joint range of motion increases, posture improves, sleep improves, pain decreases, energy levels increases, immunity increases, balance improves, and strength increases.

Results of Yoga practice on the psychological level include the following: memory improves, well-being increases, concentration improves, anxiety and depression decreases, mood improves, somatic and kinesthetic increases and self- acceptance increases. On the biochemical level: glucose decreases, sodium decreases, total cholesterol level decreases, triglyceride levels decrease, cholinesterase increases, catecholamine decrease, hemoglobin increases, lymphocyte count increases, total white blood cells decreases, thyroxin increases, vitamin C increases, and total serum protein increases.

Yoga can be practiced in every action we choose to perform, every breath we take, every thought that arises, in every part of our life. Yoga can be a transformative experience at every moment in our lives. Yoga is a way of life. Yoga is highly connected to spirituality and devotion to the Oneness and to life. Yoga is Union with the Universal Power (Supreme Being) and the divine within each of us.

© Copyright 2010 – Sanjeev Patel / Aura Publications

Sanjeev Patel is a certified Yoga teacher and an exclusive author for Aura Wellness Center.

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