The International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually on June 21st. Originating from India, yoga is a spiritual, physical, and mental practice. Derived from the word Sanskrit, which means to join or unite, yoga symbolizes the unity of the body and consciousness.
The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide about the benefits of practicing yoga. This year’s theme, “humanity,” focuses on exploring the many benefits of yoga for the human race. Let’s dive into it!
- Psychological benefits: consistent yoga has proven to significantly decrease stress and anxiety and increase the feeling of emotional and social well being.
- Nervous system regulation: yoga helps lower heart rate and activate the parasympathetic nervous system, a network of nerves that relaxes the body after periods of stress.
- Improved flexibility: yoga has proven helpful in improving flexibility particularly in adults 65 years and older. Reduced flexibility is a normal part of aging, but reports show that yoga both reduces loss and improves flexibility in older adults.
- Boost immunity: over time, chronic stress can negatively affect the immune system. As discussed earlier, yoga is a stress management technique that significantly decreases stress levels. Hence, boosting immunity.
- Improved balance: balance is important for everyday movements such as reaching up a shelf, picking things up, getting out of a chair etc. Newer research suggests that yoga improves balance, especially in older people.
Now that you have understood the benefits of yoga for well-being, let’s explore some ways you can incorporate yoga into your daily routine.
- Get clear on your goals: being clear about what you want to gain from your yoga practice allows you to decide what type of yoga practice to follow, as there are different types of yoga practices out there such as hot yoga, power yoga, Hatha yoga etc.
- Educate yourself: get knowledge about the various types of yoga techniques, the benefits of each one and how to practice them.
- Take it one at a time: just like with every other new habit or practice, it is best to slowly incorporate yoga into your daily lifestyle until you reach your desired goal.
Yoga stands as a profound testament to humanity’s ability to cultivate physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Its many benefits, from stress reduction to improved flexibility, not only enhance individual lives but also extend to benefit communities and societies at large. By embracing yoga, humanity can foster a culture of holistic health, compassion, and inner peace, thereby nurturing a more harmonious and interconnected world for generations to come.
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