The Value of a Regular Hatha Yoga Practice
Yoga is one of the six orthodox systems of Indian philosophy. It was collated, co-ordinated and systemised by Patanjali in his classical work, the Yoga Sutras. The "Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" describes the eight limbs or stages of yoga. The third stage is the stage of practicing Asana which means posture. Through the practice of Asana one begins to cultivate the highest level of health and well being.
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Benefits of regular yoga practice:
Allows time for you to be quiet with yourself, to focus on the breath.
Teaches one to relax and develop the ability to be in the present moment.
Helps us to develop a heightened awareness of one's body.
Releases stress and emotions held in the body.
Increases the power of concentration and intellect.
Brings a vitality and life force into every aspect of our being.
Increases the circulation of blood, lymph, and cerebral spinal fluid, detoxifying all organ systems and glands.
Stimulates the nervous system, awakens the kundalini energy or chi.
Harmonizes the endocrine system and all hormones.
Helps to develop balance, steadiness and coordination.
Lengthens both superficial connective tissue and underlying musculature, eliminating restricting adhesions and allowing for a much fuller range of movement and of feeling of less tension.
Lengthens shortened ligaments allowing for more joint mobility.
Increases physical strength and joint and organ stability.
Stimulates bone growth.
Increases physical performance levels.
Helps prevent injury, illness and degenerative joint disease.
Used for therapeutic rehabilitation of injuries and illness.
Improves posture and cultivates self love and compassion.