Advantages of Yoga Over Other Forms of Exercises
8th July 2006
Other systems work the external muscles and body-parts, whereas yoga exercises the internal organs by stimulating and energizing them.
[Left: Ashiya Sumiyoshi is an amazing yoga exponent. At the age of 76 years she is doing things a 25-year old cannot even dream of. Her understanding of Yoga is impeccable and her performance astounding.]
- Yoga has a greater influence on the mind and other subtle energies and promotes both physical and mental health of the practitioner.
- The capacity of the lungs undergoes great increase and the lungs are used to their fullest capacity through the practice of yog-asanas and pranayama. This helps in increased activity of blood purification and improved blood circulation.
- Yog-asanas keep the spinal column flexible. A flexible spine is the sign of youth, good health and longevity.
- Yoga is an inexpensive form of exercise. All the practitioner needs is open air, loose clothing and a mat to sit on.
- Yog-asanas stimulate the different glands of the body. Healthy glands produce secretions in the required proportion, which is so necessary for the body to function properly.
- Yoga practitioners achieve peace of mind and inner harmony.
- Yoga promotes the moral way of life.
- Age is no restriction for the aspirant of yoga.