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YOGA, MEDITATION & HEALTH
Ayurveda, Yoga and Tantra are all parts of the ancient life-disciplines
that have been practiced in India for centuries. They find mention
in the scriptures of the Vedas and Upnishads. Yoga is the science
of the
Union with the divine, with Truth; the practice of Yoga is an important,
natural, preventive measure to ensure good health.
'Yoga' means the experience of oneness or unity
with your Inner Being. 'Asana' means a state of being in which you
can remain steady, calm, quiet and comfortable with your physical
body and mind.
There has been specific research, which has proved yoga to be among
the most effective cures for many ailments. It helps to manage and
control stress related problems such as anxiety, fatigue, depression,
heart disease, and blood pressure. It is acknowledged to be among
the most effective treatments for chronic back pain, arthritis,
bone density problems, constipation and PMS.
Considered a prerequisite for spiritual health, meditation forms
part and parcel of yogic practice. It is known to bring awareness,
harmony and natural order to life. It awakens the intelligence to
make life happy, peaceful and creative intelligence is the benediction
of meditation.
Meditation results in increased relaxation, unlocking the storehouse
of energy within the body. Meditation can be incorporated into any
form of mind training that calms the body, increases awareness and
creates greater focus for any action that is sincere, pure and heartfelt.
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