Why to take up Yoga

No one will deny that yoga is on the rise - it seems that every second person is engaged in yoga. Clothing and equipment for yoga produce large firms, the range of books and video tutorials is growing every day. New yoga studio opens more often, classes are held in fitness centers, in the workplace and among friends. Doctors and physical therapists, celebrities and friends - all with one voice glorify the dignity of yoga as a universal means of "all-in-one", thanks to which the retreating disease, increases stamina, the body becomes more fit and obedient, and the mind peaceful. What exactly are the this ancient discipline and how it can be useful to us?
Yoga - this is a practical philosophy, not a religion, and it does not require adherence to any particular belief system. The word "yoga" is a Sanskrit word meaning union, bond integrity. Yoga dates back to the ancient traditions of India, and became popular in the West, it is an excellent way to maintain mental and physical health of the modern man. This is a traditional Indian philosophy, which implies a unity of body and spirit necessary for good health. Unity and inseparability of body and mind is to strengthen communication with the subconscious.
"Yoga - a practical philosophy. Step by step, it helps to face the real world and at the same time to develop spiritually. Yoga creates a balance between selfish happiness peace and happiness that man spreads around.
Yoga helps to get rid of chronic pain in the lower back, which with age beginning to worry, even those who lead an active and healthy life.
All strong emotions and the more traumatized leave a mark in our body. Regular practice gradually frees the body from the terminals, and with it dissolved and subconscious blocks.
Yoga improves mental ability. A two-year experiment showed that a group of American university students, practicing meditation, significantly increased intelligence quotient (IQ), as compared to the other group of students from the same course.
Yoga in general and bandhas (energy locks), in particular, improve the circulation in the sexual glands in men and women, and stimulates the pelvis, which in turn has a positive impact on gender relations.
Regular practice of yoga helps to fight heart disease, beneficial effects on the immune system and the state of the connective tissue (which is formed from her bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons), prevents osteoporosis, gives a feeling of vitality and energy.

A lot of yoga does not happen. However, quite regularly, at least 20 minutes a day for you to feel as listed above, the benefits of yoga practice. Start doing yoga today! No bones about it, drop their prejudices and others do not give excuses (I have no time, place, conditions for yoga, friends laugh at him.) All you need is you and your desire. Do yoga yourself - home videos and books on self-help books, or better yet, join a yoga studio and learn yoga under the strict guidance of an experienced instructor.