Our day to day life is compromised by limiting psycho-somatic tendencies that restrict our thoughts and actions. The Rishis or the spiritual scientists of ancient India realized that we humans do not really live with total efficiency and effectiveness. Practicing Yoga in its entirety and not just as postures eases the pressures of the physical-mental (psycho-somatic) ups and downs generating a lasting sense of peace. Yoga is a holistic science that includes all aspects of our life. These issues have an effect on our body, posture, breath, relationships and life in turn. How many times have we suffered under bouts of repeated self-denial, guilt, regret and “poor me” syndrome. How many times have we vouched to be calm only to be disturbed by a wave of anger that seemingly comes out of nowhere.
It would not be wrong to call Yoga the philosophy and technique of correcting our own understanding and experience of ourselves.īut, is there a need for such liberation? I mean, ask yourself, how many times have we decided to do something only to be stopped by self-doubt. In its original sense, Yoga is the science of total mind-body transformation that releases us from the limiting perception and experience of ourselves and the world. Moksha, is not any mundane liberation but is the fundamental liberation from our erroneous perceptions of ourselves. Moksha commonly means “liberation”, but one needs to understand Moksha in its deeper sense. Traditionally, Yoga is understood as “Moksha Shastra” or the science of liberation. Is Yoga only about stretching muscles and moving into seemingly elastic body manipulations? In this article, let us try to understand Yoga as something more than just a “class” and open ourselves to the deeper understanding of the holistic, life transforming benefits of Yoga. Modern world has been presented the idea of Yoga as physical exercise. But, when we think of Yoga, immediately an image of a bendy person doing some sort of a body contortion comes to our mind. Modern world has definitely realized the benefits of Yoga. Looking at the way Yoga has been embraced by the world in the last decade or so, one can safely say that Yoga has arrived. Arthritis patients who rarely find it easy to move around or to even feel energetic, yoga can change this 360 degrees. Yoga asanas followed with some meditation and chanting can really boost up energy levels. This gives yoga a therapeutic edge over other forms of exercise, such as walking, biking, all of which get the joints swinging but in a more limited way only in this specific case of arthirits. Yoga’s extreme range of motion sends fluid into the obscure corners and crevices of each joint and brings about a sensation of relief. It releases stress and is an ideal way to get rid of vata (air element) that aggravates joint pain and also creates imbalance in the body. This brings complete relaxation to the body and also repairs tissues and cells. If you have severe back pain, please avoid this posture. It is very effective for back pain and sciatica as it stretches and strengthens the spine, arms, and chest by improving physical equilibrium. Setubandhasana relieves back pain instantly and can prove to be a very good for treating symptoms of osteoporosis. It strengthens the back muscles and stretches the neck, chest and spine. It improves blood circulation.If you have a problem with the neck or shoulder region, consult your doctor before practicing this posture. It brings flexibility and strength to the entire body including the spine, wrists and shoulders. However, this posture is not recommended for those with high blood pressure or migraine. It strengthens the legs and back and improves balance. You may use some support at the knee to hold this pose. It is extremely beneficial for frozen shoulders. Strengthens the arms, legs and lower back. These yoga postures will help you manage the symptoms of arthritis: In fact continuous practice can help you get rid of it completely. Arthitis can definitely be made bearable with yoga. Yoga asanas help in strengthening muscles makes them flexible and promotes a healthy mind. The ancient technique of Yoga which involves stretching and flexing muscles is holistic well being tool. This discomfort and pain can last long if not attended to at the rather time and become a problem during later years.
It is not a disease per se but a way of referring to join point of inflammation of joints. Arthritis is ailment misunderstood by many.