Holistic Health Center

Yoga
Developed over 2000years ago in India, yoga was initially a way of life. Its popularity as a form of complete body and mind exercise has soared in recent years because people are seeking healthier and more long lasting solutions to the stresses of modern living rather than just turning to medication.

Yoga is not mere exercise. It is a discipline that involves dedication to achieve the benefits of a well toned body and strength and clarity of mind. The emphasis is to unify the entire system through breathing techniques, gentle exercise and mind control. This combination produces an inner calm and tranquility that goes deep into the mind and body. The result is a feeling of peace and harmony that translates in the way you think and react to certain situation. Moreover, yoga is a science rather than a religion, so it does not interfere with anyone's religious beliefs.

It is a practice that you can continue through out your life regardless of age, and everyone can benefit from it. Students who are working towards vital exams, housewives who must cope with looking after children and home, working mothers who try to maintain a career as well, executive who need to stay on top of stressful jobs and elderly people having to face aging and retirement.



Yoga Therapy
The medical application of yoga techniques for different ailments is known as Yoga Therapy. Yoga is generally practiced as a preventive measure and also can be used as therapy to alleviate or cure certain stress related problems.



Benefits of Yoga (Yoga postures - Yogasnas)
· Improves physical fitness
· Stress tolerance
· Cardiovascular Endurance
· Breathing correction
· Therapy for Back, Joints and Muscular Problems



Yoga Breathing (Pranayamas)
Various types of breathing techniques help in overcoming respiratory problems, hypertension, sleeplessness, anxiety and depression.



Relaxation Techniques
IRT (Instant Relaxation Technique)
QRT (Quick Relaxation Technique)
DRT (Deep Relaxation Technique)



Meditation
Visualization and meditation techniques are aspects of yoga that helps to train and focus the mind. It is a way of mending the mind, creating awareness with relaxation. It gives balance between the two separate hemispheres of the brain and improves memory power and concentration. Meditation is used as therapy to treat hypertension, insomnia, migraine, depression, anxiety and other psychosomatic ailments.


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