Swami Vivekananda‚ known in his pre-monastic life as Narendra Nath Datta‚ was born in an affluent family in Kolkata on 12 January 1863. His father‚Vishwanath Datta‚ was a successful attorney with interests in a wide range of subjects‚ and his mother‚ Bhuvaneshwari Devi‚ was endowed with deep devotion‚ strong character and other qualities. A precocious boy‚ Narendra excelled in music‚ gymnastics and studies. By the time he graduated from Calcutta University‚ he had acquired a vast knowledge of different
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History of Yoga The exact history and origins of yoga is uncertain; however‚ there are pieces that have been connected and allow some conclusions. Stone carvings depicting figures in Yoga positions have been found in archeological sites in the Indus Valley dating back 5‚000 years or more. In ancient times‚ the desire for greater personal freedom‚ health and long life‚ and heightened self-understanding gave birth to this system of physical and mental exercise which has since spread throughout the
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India aimed to find the “role of yoga as an antidepressant as well as its action on lowering the serum cortisol (stress) levels ” (US National Library Of Medicine National Institutes Of Health). Child’s Pose‚ also known as Balasana‚ decreases the pressure on your adrenal glands (Yoga International). The adrenal glands produce cortisol‚ which is the stress hormone. This study had three groups and totaled 54 test subjects. These groups consisted of yoga alone‚ yoga with antidepressant medication and
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Devotion to the Lord of Yoga Yoga‚ in the western world has many meanings and purposes‚ to keep your body healthy‚ to bring your mind‚ body and soul in perfect harmony‚ and to stretch your muscles and strengthen the body. Yoga is a very simple set of exercises that some people practice as to keep themselves fit. Yoga began as an ancient Hindu practice‚ but in the course of time‚ it has conquered the world and today‚ several people practice it as a way of life. despite the several reasons the
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Yoga as a Complementary Therapy Yoga therapy is an ancient holistic system of recovery of the body. For proper functioning of the body‚ one needs to balance the operation of such systems as digestion and blood circulation‚ to establish the normal operation of the endocrine glands and the vestibular apparatus. In this case‚ the energy state of the tissues of the body depends on the good functioning of the nervous system. The practice of yoga is based on the use of asanas and pranayama. Asanas are
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and inner calm‚ and you can develop it through yoga practice. In fact‚ studies suggest that yoga may condition the nervous system to bring you into balance and change your mental perception of stress. What type of yoga is best for stress? Although almost all yoga types end in a relaxation pose‚ the ones that emphasize slow‚ steady movement‚ deep breathing‚ and gentle stretching are best for stress relief. Satyananda is a traditional form of yoga. It features gentle poses‚ deep relaxation‚ and
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suggested by a health professional included Yoga and the Pilates method as two of the top choices; they are encouraged because they both include physical activity with meditation and breathing. Physical activity is good for chronic pain suffers‚ it has been proven to decrease depression and anxiety therefore improving the patients overall mood and physical condition. According to Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine‚ Nursing‚ & Health Professions Yoga is a “discipline that focuses on the body’s musculature
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Yoga essay 1. Your physical well-being is affected by what you do everyday based on your lifestyle habits. I manage stress remotely well by taking deep breathes when I get anxiety‚ and try to calm down my mind and body tension. I also try to maintain good sleeping habits by finishing my work earlier at night and reading book’s to fall asleep. I eat Sattvic‚ Tamasic‚ and Rajasic type of foods‚ which is shown to improve flexibility and physical well-being. I rarely drink alcohol‚ and when I
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back pain. Though exercise weak muscles can be strengthen and retrained. Strong‚ balanced muscles support the spinal column and helping to correct any dysfunction. Many turn to yoga for help in relieving back pain. But what yoga exercises or movements are the best for back pain. Based on my experience the following yoga exercises are the best movements for your aching back. These three exercises are only a suggestion. You should first find a capable instructor. Start with slow gentle movements and
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outline: Yoga and its health benefits Introduction: Attention-getter: 1. I am sure‚ all of you have heard about yoga but anyone knows when we celebrate International yoga day?? Well you might don’t know as just recently United nation has declared that June 21st will be celebrated as an international yoga day. June 21st‚ last Sunday was celebrated as a first international yoga day across the world. As noted in The Guardian on 21st June 2015‚ 35‚000 people participated in yoga event at New Delhi
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