THE BENEFITS AND DIFFERENT TYPES OF YOGA & MEDITATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH

 


What is Yoga?

Yoga is a mental,  spiritual and physical discipline , which helps attain permanent peace.

 In simple words yoga is a mind and body practice that can build strength and flexibility, it also helps in reduce stress and manage pain. Yoga is an ancient  practice that may have originated in india. 
Here are some characteristics of yoga.




Characteristics of Yoga

  • Yoga encourages all forms of stability.
  • Yoga leads to superior physical fitness.
  • Yoga incorporate much more physical training.
  • Yoga Performed with body movement.
  • Yoga is  said to be a way of life and its practice given all round benefits.

Benefits of Yoga

  1. All round fitness.
  2. Weight loss.
  3. Relives stress.
  4. improves immunity.
  5. Better posture.
  6. increase energy.

Types of Yoga

There are different types of yoga ,here are a few..
  • Raja yoga
  • Hatha yoga
  • Swara yoga
  • Manta yoga
  • Ashtanga.

What is Meditation

Meditation is a practice that involves clearing or focusing your mind using a combination of mental and physical techniques.

 Meditation is a part of Yoga. Meditative techniques takes you through energizing the body and intellect. 
Meditation also improve breathing and the mind.





Benefits of  Meditations:

  • Stress relief
  • Lowers high blood pressure and tension-related pain like headaches and joints pain to.
  • Improves the mood, immunity and energy.



Types Of Meditation:

  • Mindful meditation
  • Reflective meditation
  • Mantra meditation
  • Focused meditation
  • Visualization meditation

Conclusion:

Yoga and meditation offer a multitude of benefits for both the body and mind from improving strength to reducing anxiety and stress, these practices promote mindfulness, enhance mental clarity and foster a sense of inner peace.

Applying Yoga and meditation into daily life can leave to improved overall heal and well-being.


































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