YOGIC HERALD JAN 2020

One of the advantages
of Yoga is that it can
be adjusted to suit age
and personal capacity.
strain on the body, an aerobic effect can
be achieved. In fact, the exercises end
with poses which aid recuperation,
calming the mind and bringing about
total relaxation. The best thing is that
there is no fatigue after exercising.
Instead, there is a feeling of physical
and mental exhilaration.
The yogic asanas are designed to keep
the spine and joints flexible and supple
and this goes a long way in delaying
age-related signs. As already
mentioned, it also includes exercises for
particular physical complaints, like high
blood pressure. There are numerous
other benefits. The posture improves
and so does suppleness and grace.
Muscles are toned and blood circulation
improves. It helps to induce relaxation
of both body and mind, soothing the
nerves and releasing mental tensions.
strengthening the body, making it
flexible, supple and youthful. They are
combined with breathing exercises,
thus improving oxygenation, purifying
the organ systems and inducing
relaxation of both body and mind.
One of the advantages of Yoga is that it
can be adjusted to suit age and
personal capacity. The duration and
frequency can be adjusted according to
the flexibility and stamina of the
individual. The duration can be
increased gradually. The other
important aspect of Yoga is that it
involves breath control and specifies
the inhalation and exhalation of breath
during the exercise. Thus, without any
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