Fight stress with Yoga therapy

The term Yoga Therapy implies the use of Yogic postures, 'asanas', breathing exercises and meditation to produce a therapeutic effect. This 'branch' of Yoga didn't come into existence until the 20th century; it was only in 1920 that Yoga came to be looked upon as curative and therapeutic science under the leadership and vision of Swami Kuvalyananda,

Today, the art of therapy through Yoga has gained immense popularity the world over.
Yoga not only ensures overall good health, but can also be used to treat specific problems and diseases. These include serious ailments such as heart disease and arthritis, and problems such as anxiety and menstrual disorders.

When you practice Yoga, you are merely training your body to become more fit and your mind to become more relaxed and aware. This, in turn, has a positive impact on your thoughts, emotions and activities. This is especially true of meditation, through which you can achieve the highest degree of bliss and peace.

You must remember that most ailments are caused due to a fast-paced, stressful lifestyle; meditation and other Yogic practices counter this stress, and can resolve a number of physiological and psychological problems, leading to long-term relief — even permanent cure in many cases.

Yoga has been found to bring relief to problems afflicting different parts of the body These include:

- Lowering the chances of heart diseases, hypertension and coronary artery disease;.
- Treatment of back disorders and joint disorders;
- Lowering of stress and stress-related disorders;
- Curing functional digestive disorders, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, constipation, ulcers and gastritis;
- Bringing relief in cases of allergic rhinitis, sinusitis and Asthma.

A combination of breathing exercises and meditation can also lead to:

- Improvement in mood;
- Greater self-acceptance;
- Higher social adjustment;
- Fall in anxiety levels and depression;
– Improvement in concentration and memory.

Yoga also brings in biochemical benefits. Regular practice can lead to a decrease in glucose levels, sodium, cholesterol and white blood cell count. There is also a positive increase in hemoglobin, thyroxin, Vitamin C and serum protein.

So, if you have any of the above problems you need to move to Yoga quickly. You may not only experience relief but you may also forget about side-effects. It is the best way to fight stress, and activate body organs that may be slowing down with age or disease.