Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India and aim to control and still the mind, recognizing a detached witness-consciousness untouched by the mind and mundane suffering.
The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on June 21 since 2015, following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice which originated in India.
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How does yoga improve mental health?
Yoga provides various benefits to the body and mind. Here are common ways through which yoga improves our mental health.
1. Reduces stress & anxiety
Practicing yoga asanas and pranayamas has been proven to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Yoga is a slow-paced calming regime that soothes the mind. It also promotes the production of happy hormones which aid in reducing stress.
2. Elevates overall mood
As discussed above, practicing yoga has been proven to aid the production of happy hormones in the body. This helps elevate one's mood and reduces uncomfortable feelings.
3. Relaxes the mind
Yoga is a relaxing workout regime. It helps calm the mind as well the mind. Through movement in the body, breathing, and meditation, you can use yoga to provide relaxation yourself.
4. Aids mindfulness
Mindfulness refers to an elevated consciousness. This state of mind helps improve your relationship with self, others, and nature.
5. Improves overall health
Getting sick regularly or suffering from a chronic or prolonged disease can also poorly impact your mental health. Yoga has been proven to improve the immune system, respiratory functions, digestive system, lung capacity, brain functioning, heart health, and various other factors that influence our health.
6. Improves relationships with others
Reduction in stress and anxiety along with elevation in mood improves your relationship with others. Mindfulness also makes you more conscious of your actions and behaviours towards your environment.
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