Effectiveness of Yoga with Pandemic Scenario. Effectiveness of Yoga with Pandemic Scenario. • I may introduce myself. I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, Palakkad, Kerala. • The world is in a frozen condition due the effect of Covid-19. We are also in a confused and depressed state. The power supply failed, only darkness. • Even in the darkness we tried to regain the power in a special way. Here comes the positive power ie., Yoga – the result of practice of yoga. Yoga is a way of life. Yoga gives us only the energy both in body and mind. The practice of yoga boosted our positive energy positive outlook in the pandemic period with that energy we are trying to overcome the present panic situation. So What in Yoga? • Yoga is a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices which originated in ancient India. The word “Yoga” is from Sanskrit root “Yug” meaning “to join or to unite”. The yoga practices leads to the union of individual consciousness with that of universal consciousness. It indicate the perfect harmony between mind and body. Yoga uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation. The importance of yoga – it help to improve health and happiness. • So “Yoga” is a life style beyond sex, caste, creed, religion & beyond boundaries. • Health in our life is an inevitable factor. Two factors are physical health and mental health. Both are inter related. We are living in a world of stress and strain along with competition. Ultimately it affects health especially mental health. • Hence the practice of yoga is the one and only problem solving factor. So now a days in the present pandemic period the importance of yoga increased. Now a days the life patters diseases increased and the physical and mental health graphs is going down. So we can increase the physical and mental health through yoga practices and dhyana (meditation) and pranayama (Breathing exercises). In order to maintain our body and mind peaceful and healthy do scientific exact practice of yoga. • Only through scientific practice and studies we can give relaxation to both our body and mind, ultimately it will release our stress and strain and we can lead a peaceful happy life. • Yoga helps formation of behaviour and character, increase power of memory. It is a medicine to promote high voltage energy. • Sadguru announced that when you practice yoga not only your body but also your mind and emotions comes under your control. The success of a persons life is when you can control your body emotions and intellectual according to the directions of mind. • When you hear the word ‘Yoga’ you see a different ‘Pose’ of sitting, standing etc. But in some person it is a breathing technique. But both are the ingredients of ‘Yoga’. In this the ‘Pose’ is known as ‘Asana’ and breath control is known as ‘Pranayama’. • Here ‘Yoga’ is a philosophy and a science. The prime teacher of yoga was yogi – ‘Patanjali’. After people studied the philosophy and art behind it scientifically then ‘Yoga’ was taught and explained later in a wide range. • Yoga now a days used in the treatment of various health problems. There are two kinds of soul one is individual soul and the other is cosmic soul. (Pohmß & ]c-amß) • Yoga uniting the individual soul and cosmic soul. Yoga means a “way” or path. To the path of moksha to the enternal life. • So yoga is a way to provide good health to body and mind and it is a way to escape from the pandemic situation. So the practice of yoga in a way to protect human race. To get the complete benefit from yoga you should know the philosophy and to know it is not only a physical exercise but also a perfect mental exercise. Hence can we discuss some of the physical and mental benefits. • When we practice yoga continuously the digession process will become perfect. • It increase the immunity of the body. • It increase the flow of blood in the body • The pimples on the face, early visit of old age also prevented. Like that most of the problems in body will be controlled or eliminated. • Yoga practice resulted in decreasing the cholesterol and blood pressure. • The problems in connection with lungs also reduced. Mental benefits • It reduces stress and strain • It help to control mind. • It helps behaviour modulation Which are the steps taken before doing yoga • The best time to do yoga is in the morning or in the evening. • Before starting yoga you should do warm up and take little rest. • After wards you can do yoga in a fresh and peaceful neat and tidy area. • You do yoga only before food. • You use loose cotton dress for yoga. It will help to move body parts easy. • You should study yoga from a well versed Guru – not from books etc. • You should not allow yoga practice to a child below 8 years. Which are the steps taken before doing yoga • • • • • • You practice vegetarian food. Try to say only truth. You should be a positive thinker. Heart patients should do the minimum. Start with simple asanas. Ladies should not practice yoga during pregnancy and during menstrual period. • With kind permission now I am introducing my Guru and Yoga Acharya – Mr.Sivadas, a retired Bank Manager, SBI. Past 15 years he has been doing and teaching yoga. He is still energetic and positive in his outlook and behaviour. Now he will demonstrate some of the Asanas and I will give you which are the benefits from each and each item. Name of Asanas and Benefits • Surya Namaskar: Surya Namaskaram is a combination of 7 asanas. Strengthens you back as well as your muscles and bring down blood sugar levels. Improves metabolism, blood circulation etc. • Merudasana: The spine is kept straight. A good stay in this pose; massage the heart, the spinal column and abdominal organs, which feels refreshed and mind is rested. • Dhanurasana: The spine is stretched back. This asana brings elasticity to the spine and tones the abdominal organs. The person with disk slip will get high relief. • Noukasana: This posture resembles the shape of a boat, hence the name. Good exercises to the intestine brings life a vigour of the back and enable us to grow old gracefully and comfortability. • Vrishasana: For body balance. • Sarvangasana: Mother of all asanas. Since the body is inverted the venom blood is allowed to circulate around the neck and chest. Cures breathlessness and astma, bronchitis, palpitation of throat ailment. Regular practice bring new vigour of strength and will be happy and confident. • Savasana: Complete body relaxation and freshness of body and mind. • In short from all exercises you will get happy hormones like endorphin and dopamine.
