Yoga was born 5000 years ago as an oral tradition that is transferred from Guru (teacher) to the student. The root of the word yoga ‘yuj’ derived from Sanskrit which means to yoke, to bind, to join and also means union, communion. The one who follows the path of yoga is called yogi or yogini. It is a system aims to reach and improve true self. Yoga affects people’s life in physical, mental and spiritual ways. Yoga practice helps thebody become active and vital. It transforms the mind by making it clear so the body and mind become harmonious with the soul to become one. Everyone can practice yoga whatever the body condition, the age or the weight is.
With asanas spine do flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation that help spine stay healty, strong and flexible. Asanas expand and strength the muscles, massage, and stimulate internal organs. Cells are restored, cleaned and become vital. Respiration, circulation, nervous and excretory systems function better. It improves body coordination, balance, and body posture.
In addition, inversions alerts parasympathetic nervous system, which increase the quality of sleep and relax the body. Twists massage the body, carries fresh blood and commodities on the other hand helps to remove toxins, harmful substance out of the body. Forward bends cleans the organs in the abdomen and help digestion and excretory system, refresh the energy by relaxing kidneys, suprarenal gland. Because of the extension of the lungs and heart the quantity of respiration and circulation rise. It decreases stress, and clears mind. Pranayama pacifies the nervous system, and strengths respiration. Asana, pranayama, meditation and relaxing techniques help one to connect her true self, it brings awareness, and experience wholeness as body, mind, and soul.
