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What is Yoga, Its benefits and best time for yoga

What is Yoga? 

Yoga means to unite or bind. The root of this word is the Sanskrit word yuj, which means to join. On a spiritual level this union means the union of individual consciousness with the universal consciousness. On a practical level, yoga is a means of balancing and harmonising the body, mind, and emotions.

Yoga is a very good practice for people who do regular yoga. It helps us a lot in healthy lifestyle and living a better life. Yoga is that action, under which the work of balancing the body, mind and soul is done by bringing different parts of the body together. In earlier times yoga was practised in conjunction with the practice of meditation. Yoga is a combination of breathing exercises and physical activities. Yoga is systematic, scientific and results can be achieved by improvements of both physical and mental health.

Benefits of yoga:

1. The mind will remain calm: Yoga is a good exercise for the muscles, but medical research has proved that yoga is a boon both physically and mentally. Yoga removes stress and gets good sleep, appetite is good, not only this, digestion is also correct.

2. Exercise of body and mind: If you go to the gym, then it will keep your body healthy, but what about the mind. On the other hand, if you take the help of yoga, then it will make your body as well as mind and mind healthy.

3. Will run away from diseases: You can also get rid of diseases by practicing yoga. Yoga increases the power to fight diseases. Yoga makes the body healthy and fit.

4. Weight Control: Yoga strengthens the muscles and makes the body fit, on the other hand, fat can also be reduced from the body by yoga.

5. Control blood sugar level: With yoga, you also control your blood sugar level and reduce the increased blood sugar level. Yoga is very beneficial for diabetics. Yoga also reduces bad cholesterol.

6. Improve immunity: We are jointly made up of body, mind and spirit. Any irregularity in the body affects the mind. Frustration and fatigue in the mind are the cause of disease in the body. Yogasanas keep the organs in normal condition and give strength to the muscles. Pranayama and meditation relieve stress and improve immunity.

7. Improve relationships: Your relationship with your soulmates improves through yoga. A mind that is worry-free, happy and content is good for relationships. Yoga and meditation give happiness and peace to the mind. Gives you the ability to build beautiful relationships with loved ones.

8. Better physical flexibility and sitting posture: All you have to do is to include yoga in your regular routine so that you are full of strength, softness and flexibility. Regular yoga practice makes your body strong and strengthens the muscles. It improves the position of the body sitting, standing etc. It improves the wrong way of getting up and sitting. Gives relief in physical pain.

9. Better intuition: Yoga and meditation improve the power of your intuition. By which you know what, when, how to do so that you will get positive results. It is a worker, it is only for you to feel. So practice yoga regularly. The more deeply you practice, the more benefits you get.

Types of Yoga:

1. Raja Yoga: Samadhi, the last stage of Yoga, is called Raja Yoga. It is considered the king of all yogas, because it has some or the other specialty of all types of yogas. It involves taking some time out of everyday life to introspect. This is a practice that everyone can do. Maharishi Patanjali has named it Ashtanga Yoga and has mentioned it in detail in the Yoga Sutras. He has given eight types of it, which are as follows

1. Yama (Oath taking)

2. Rules (Self Discipline)

3. Asana (Pose)

4. Pranayama (Breathing Control)

5. Pratyahara (control of the senses)

6. Dharana (concentration)

7. Meditation

8. Samadhi (liberation from bondage or union with God)

2. Jnana Yoga: Jnana Yoga is considered to be the path of intelligence. It is a source of knowledge and introduction to oneself. Through this the darkness of the mind i.e. ignorance is removed. It is said that the purification of the soul takes place only through yoga of knowledge. The attainment of pure form while contemplating is called Jnana Yoga. Along with this, the intellect is developed by studying the texts of yoga. Jnana yoga is considered the most difficult. In the end, all that can be said is that by discovering the immense possibilities lost in oneself, one has to merge in Brahman, which is called Jnana Yoga.

3. Karma Yoga: Shri Krishna has also said in the Gita 'Yoga: Karmasu Kaushalam' i.e. doing work efficiently is yoga. The principle of Karma Yoga is that everything we experience in the present is based on our past actions. Through Karma Yoga, man goes on doing worldly work without getting trapped in any illusion and illusion and finally gets absorbed in the Supreme Lord. This yoga is considered most suitable for householders.

4. Bhakti Yoga: Bhakti means divine love and yoga means union. Love, devotion and loyalty towards God, creation, creatures, animals and birds etc. have been considered as Bhakti Yoga. Bhakti yoga can be done by any age, religion, nation, poor and rich person. Everyone worships one or the other as their God, just that worship is called Bhakti Yoga. This devotion is done selflessly, so that we can achieve our objective safely.

5. Hatha Yoga: This is an ancient Indian spiritual practice. Ha in hatha means Hakar i.e. right nostril voice, which is called Pingala Nadi. At the same time, the meaning of th is thakar i.e. left nostril tone, which is called ida nadi, while yoga works to connect the two. Through hatha yoga, an attempt is made to maintain a balance between these two nadis. It is believed that in ancient times sages and sages used to practice hatha yoga. These days the practice of hatha yoga has increased a lot. By doing this the mind gets peace and health is better.

6. Kundalini/Laya Yoga: According to yoga, there are seven chakras in the human body. When the Kundalini is awakened through meditation, the energy is awakened and travels to the brain. During this, she activates all the seven chakras. This process is called Kundalini/Laya Yoga. In this, a person frees himself from the external bonds and tries to hear the words that are born within, which is called Naad. This type of practice eliminates the restlessness of the mind and increases concentration.

Rules of Yoga:

It is important to follow some rules before and while doing yoga, which we are telling below:

• According to the rules, yoga should be done before sunrise and after sunset. It is more beneficial to do yoga early in the morning.

• It is necessary to do a light warm-up before yoga, so that the body opens up.

• Yoga should always be started with Tadasana.

• Yogasana should be done in the morning on an empty stomach.

• Those doing yoga for the first time should do light yoga postures in the beginning. Then as you get used to them, increase your level. This

• It is necessary to seek the help of an instructor during the course.

• If someone is doing yoga in the evening, then do it only after three to four hours of having a meal. Also, eat something only after half an hour of doing yoga.

• One should not take a bath immediately after doing yoga, but should wait for some time.

• Always do yoga by wearing comfortable clothes.

• Where you are doing yoga, the place should be clean and quiet.

• Try to remove negative thoughts from your mind while doing yoga.

• The most important rule of yoga is to do it patiently and do not put too much emphasis in any posture. Do it according to your ability.

• All yogasanas depend on inhalation and exhalation, which is necessary to have complete knowledge. If possible, first learn about it, only then do it by yourself.

• If someone is sick or pregnant, after consulting a doctor, do yoga under the supervision of a yoga instructor.

• Always do Shavasana at the end of Yogasan. It calms down the body and mind completely. Yoga is fully beneficial only after doing Shavasana.

• Do not drink cold water during yoga, because the body is hot while doing yoga. Drink normal or lukewarm water instead of cold water.

Correct Time to Practice Yoga in Hindi

• In yoga science, the day is divided into four parts, Brahma Muhurta, Sunrise, Noon and Sunset. Of these, Brahma Muhurta and Sunrise are considered the best for yoga.

• It is believed that if one does yoga asanas in the brahma muhurta, then it is most beneficial. At that time the atmosphere is pure and fresh air is blowing. Usually, only those who have attained spiritual knowledge do yoga at this time.

• The time of Brahma Muhurta is considered to be three o'clock in the morning. It is not possible for everyone to get up at this time, so one can do yoga even at sunrise. This keeps the body energetic throughout the day.

• Keep in mind that always do yoga on an empty stomach.

• One can do yoga even after sunset. Just do not eat anything for three to four hours before yoga.

Things Required for Yoga:

• Neat and comfortable yoga mat.

• Comfortable clothes, in which there is no problem while doing yoga.

• You can also keep a towel with you, so that you can wipe when sweating.

• Clear water bottle.

• If a woman or a man has long hair, then use a rubber band to tie them, so that they do not come in the middle while doing yoga.

• Some people may have difficulty while doing yoga in the beginning, then they can use yoga blocks and belts. Ask your trainer once before using it.

• The most important thing is that the room where you do yoga should be clean and quiet.

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