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Yoga and Meditation: The perfect medicine for metaphysical wellness

Yoga and meditation the perfect medicine for metaphysical wellness

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Yoga and Meditation: The perfect medicine for metaphysical wellness

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YogaThe word yoga means yoke or unitytranslated from Sanskrit . You need to maintain the discipline & effort as well. Yoga requires you to make an effort to unify your body & mind and this can be done by concentrating your awareness on your physical body through breathing and postures.

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AnandaHatha YogaAshthangaBikramYengarKundalini SivanandaViniyoga

Types of Yoga

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Yoga postures (Asanas)

Asanas are the heart of Hatha Yoga.Stretching that maintains and enhances flexibilityMany poses are a form of isometric strengthening exercise, which involve the contraction of muscles without moving the joint.Isometric exercise is often used in physical therapy for the rehabilitation of injured joints.

Yoga is exerciseStretching for flexibilityImproved Strength Improved Balance

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MeditationMeditation is a technique in which the meditator seeks not only to reach a deep stage of relaxation, but to quiet the mind.

Meditation techniques:FocusedMantra

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Focused MeditationIt is a technique in which you direct your awareness onto something.A picture or statue of a deityA universal principle such as compassion or forgivenessor the syllable OM, the famous Hindu mantra.or the syllable OM, the famous Hindu mantra.

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Mantra meditationIn sanskrit, the “man” in mantra means “to think,” and “tra” suggests instrumentality.Mantra literally means an instrument of thought.You repeat a word, phrase or sound in order to transcend the constant distractions of the mind.

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There is good scientific evidence that exercise

Increases muscle and bone strengthIncreases lean muscle and decreases body fatHelps control weightEnhances your psychological well-being, reduces depressionReduces symptoms of anxiety and improves your general moodYoga and Meditation to stay healthyYoga and meditation both are safety and effective. No adverse effects such as allergic reactions, liver or kidney damage as seen with some medications.

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