Yoga has been practiced in India for ages for physical, mental, and also spiritual well-being.  The term Yoga is taken from the Sanskrit word ‘Yuji’, which translates to Unite. Performing Yoga on a daily basis helps in bringing mind and body together.

Practicing this ancient art not only strengthens the muscles and helps you remain fit, but it is also a workout that gives relaxation for both body and soul. There are numerous health benefits, although not all of them have been proved by science.

This age-old workout is beneficial to all people irrespective of their age. Because of its several advantages, it has gained attention in the international market as well. Mind and body are connected with performing different body postures, along with controlled breathing exercises.

There are many branches of Yoga, and Hatha is one of the types worth mentioning. It includes a variety of physical techniques and also focuses on breathing exercises called ‘Pranayama’. After Pranayama, it continues with a series of Aasanas and finally concluding with ‘Shavaasana’, which is a resting period in general terms.

The benefits can vary from achieving optimum levels of blood pressure to developing pain tolerance. Having said this, let us find some of the common health benefits of this ancient practice:

1. Blood Pressure: The practice of yoga equalizes blood circulation, which indirectly helps in controlling blood pressure.
2. Cardiovascular health: Higher Cardiovascular endurance could be achieved by a combination of normal heart rate and increased flow of oxygen to all parts of the body.
3. Respiratory health: Pranayama, as already mentioned is a breathing exercise that targets the better functioning of the respiratory organs.
4. Low Back pain: Yoga is known to relieve back pain and increases the flexibility of the backbones. The posture known as the Cat-Cow pose is to be practiced daily to get a break from your chronic back pains.
5. Arthritis: It is one of the common problems of today. Practicing some of the specific Aasanas can ease the pain and also could reduce the risk of Joint arthritis.

Apart from the health benefits mentioned above, there are numerous other advantages of practicing yoga, which enhances the external appearance of the body. It provides strength and energy to the complete body. Not only these, but its benefits are countless. So, schedule part of your busy routine to achieve a healthier lifestyle from today, like they say “Health is Wealth”.