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Saturday, November 15, 2008

Benefits of Yoga and Meditation




Yoga is a reliable avenue for holistic health and this alternative system of healing and its power is being widely harnessed to prevent and treat various diseases of the heart. In today's fast paced world, yoga and meditation are more than relief.

YOGA IS a combination of exercise and meditation, rooted in Hindu religious practices. It is a system of psycho-physical exercises that are designed to integrate mind, body and spiritual energies that improve our well being. It is commonly practiced throughout the world and holds an important place as a branch of medicine. The purpose of yoga is to create strength, awareness and harmony in both mind and body. Yoga teaches the basic principle of mind and body unity: if the mind is restless and agitated, the health of the body will be compromised; and if this is the case, mental strength and clarity will be affected. The practice of yoga can counter-act these ill effects. Alternative system of healing and its power is being widely harnessed to prevent and treat various diseases of the heart. Yoga is undoubtedly a reliable avenue for holistic health. (More)

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