The Effects Of Yoga On Body And Soul

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The Effects of Yoga on Body and Soul

The main objectives of engaging in yoga include the achievement of physical fitness,

bodily relaxation, peace of mind, and calmness. The practice involves two components that

complement one another to achieve these goals. These comprise the philosophy of yoga and the

practice of yoga. While the former defines the emotional and psychological part, the latter

focuses on the physical and forceful techniques. Involving in these activities affects the body and

soul of humans in numerous positive ways. These effects include physical fitness, health

rehabilitation, psychological awareness, stress management, and emotional stability.

The bodily and physical effects of participating in yoga ensure the improved physical

health of all participants. It results in improved flexibility, increased muscle strength, and

perfected posture (Chaoul, 2018). These benefits help in preventing diseases and conditions

associated with sedentary lives like hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis, among

others. Further, yoga betters the musculoskeletal system in numerous ways. Besides bettering the

bone system, it prevents the breakdown of cartilage and joints, which is achieved by engaging in

weight bearing exercises, diversity of exercise posture, and expanding joints through to their full

range motion allowances. As explained by Telles and Singh (2018), the back, forward, and

sideway twists on the spine also help protect the latter from fatigue and stress. The author

indicates that yoga can also be used therapeutically for back pain rehabilitation and other

treatments.

Psychological and emotional effects of yoga are also positive and healing to humans. The

first recognizable of these is emotional awareness, which is attained through intricate meditation

and relaxation. According to (Chaoul, 2018), the practice creates a state of awareness

intelligence through four pathways. The first is having the knowledge of one’s feelings as well as

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the causes of such feelings. The second is the ability to use such awareness in manipulating

personal emotions and impulses. Third is the development of empathy and regard towards others.

The last pathway aids the development of healthy personal relationships with others through

emotional competence. These tenets make yoga practitioners able to cope with anxiety, manage

stress, and achieve personal emotional healing.

Other health benefits of yoga encompass increased blood flow, the draining of lymphs,

and regulation of adrenal glands (Telles& Singh, 2018). Improved blood circulation results in the

increased distribution of oxygen to body organs and cells. The constant drainage of lymphs

assists the lymphatic system in disposing toxic substances and destroying cancerous cells. The

regulation of adrenal glands maintains human temperament and assists in managing emotional

situations. Kraftsow (2017) also cited other general positive effects of yoga as improved

breathing, better sleeping, enriched inner strength and peace of mind. All these effects are

physically and mentally healthy to humans.

In conclusion, yoga aims at realizing physical fitness, bodily relaxation, peace of mind,

and calmness. Those who partake in the practice develop a deep understanding of their physical

and mental states. They also recognize and appreciate their environments. They use this

understanding in managing their relationship with others within their environments. Resultantly,

they achieve healthy lifestyles in all spheres. Overall, direct effects of engaging in yoga include

enhanced flexibility, amplified muscle strength, improved body posture, strengthened bones,

boosted immunity, and broadened understanding. Better sleep, digestion, and breathing are also

realized through the practice. These are the reasons most of those who understand yoga

encourage others to participate.

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References

Chaoul, A. (2018). Tibetan yoga for health & well-being: Healing practices of body, energy, and

mind. Carlsbad, California: Hay House.

Kraftsow, G. (2017). Yoga for wellness: Healing with the timeless teachings of Viniyoga. New

York: Penguin Books.

Telles, S., & Singh, N. (2018). Research-based perspectives on the psychophysiology of

yoga.Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

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