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The Yoga trend in the US

July 9, 2009

yogatrendIn today’s fast paced world everyone seems to rush around for no reason and no one seems to understand the need for mental peace. Some believe that yoga is the best way to bring about mental peace and harmony.

Studying Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) promotes mental wellbeing and reduces anxiety. Many Americans follow the principles of yoga, a theme and act of discipline that originated in India.

Yoga combines a psychological and physical workout.  It is becoming very popular in the United States of America.

Defining Yoga

Yoga is defined in several ways.  The word yoga was derived from Sanskrit; yunakti means yoking. In India, yoga is a Hindu theistic philosophy.  It teaches one to suppress all activity of the body and mind, so that one can comprehend the difference between the two and become fulfilled.

In other words, yoga is a workout intended to manage the physical and psychological to maintain wellbeing.

Facts about Yoga

Many research reports compare yoga to other physical workouts like swimming and confirm that yoga diminishes anger, fatigue and depression.  Some believe that yoga is far superior to swimming.

Yoga has been considered advantageous for the health of those who have diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, or breast cancer. Most research studies have shown that yoga is an effective method of anxiety reduction.

Many studies have shown that developing a mind-body association can substitute medical prescriptions. Yoga also decreases fatigue and promotes energy in patients who suffer from multiple sclerosis.

Many Americans are keen to start yoga after hearing about its benefits for physical and mental health.  Several yoga training centers are popping up across the US.  It is best to practice yoga every morning to relax the mind.

Yoga derives in part from the ancient Indian philosophy that the first step toward spiritual enlightenment is to rid the body of diseases and disorders.

the Buddha said the way to spiritual freedom begins with perfect physical health. Therefore Yoga focuses on increasing physical strength and flexibility at the same time concentrating on aligning the body with mind and spirit.


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