Articles tagged: what is yoga
<< previous page 1 next page>> written by peter hutch Yoga is very wide and comprehensive system embracing all walks of human life. It is unlike Ayurvedic, Unani and Homoeopathy. It is not merely a system of treatment but has potential to develop alround health i.e. physical, social, mental and spiritual. For social health, it prescribes the practice of Yama & Niyama and Karma Yoga. A man devoted to karma Yoga looks all the living beings as his bretherens and helps them getting rid of painful situations. written by Richard Bean The most significant way of doing this is through the practice of pranayama (prah-nah-yah-mah), breathing techniques or breath control written by Jez Heath Pranayama is an important yoga technique entirely separate from the physical poses of yoga asana. Through these specific breathing techniques we can improve the efficiency of our breathing and control the amount of oxygen in the blood and the brain - having a profound impact on our mental health and wellbeing. written by Jez Heath As counter-intuitive as it may seem at first, one of the most effective treatments for lower back pain is exercise - regardless of the underlying cause of the back pain. Exercise is essential for the development of muscle strength to support the back, as well as bringing nutrients required for healthy soft tissue in the back. << previous page 1 next page>> |