Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath, and mind. It uses physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to improve overall health. Yoga was developed as a spiritual practice thousands of years ago.
Regular yoga practice creates mental clarity and calmness; increases body awareness; relieves chronic stress patterns; relaxes the mind; centers attention; and sharpens concentration.
There are many examples of yoga. Some of them are-
- Sarvangasana
- Chakrasana
- Matsyasana
- Shirsasana
- Vrikshsana
- Garudasana
- Meditation
There is also a type of yoga called surya namaskar which has 12 poses. There are many benefits of surya namaskar. Some of them are -
- It improves flexibility
- Boosts your immune system
- Raises the heart rate
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- etc.