Everybody wants to have good health and long life. Various therapies and treatment systems have got evolved over the years to combat diseases. Allopathy , ayurveda, homoeopathy , naturopathy and unani systems of treatments are in practice in the various parts of the world . Now yoga also has been found to play an important role in maintaining human health. Yoga consists of :
a. Yogasanas
b. Pranayams
c. Meditations
d. Chantings etc.
Various processes and postures are taught in these yoga techniques.

Yoga science is a proven way to help overcome most of these illnesses. Oftentimes, when medical science has given up on a person , Yoga will help him or her. Ideally, one should start Yoga practice before the body’s systems break down. The spine is the greatest nerve center in the body and Yoga starts with correcting any imbalances in this important part of the body. A healthy nervous system will carry impulses to all other organs of the body, making them function correctly and in the process, making your immune system incredibly strong.

Yoga as we all know it is aimed to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit. Yogis view that the mind and the body are one, and that if it is given the right tools and taken to the right environment, it can find harmony and heal itself. Yoga therefore is considered therapeutic. It helps you become more aware of your body’s posture, alignment and patterns of movement. It makes the body more flexible and helps you relax even in the midst of a stress stricken environment. This is one of the foremost reasons why people want to start Practicing Yoga - to feel fitter, be more energetic, be happier and peaceful.

Yoga is a science that has been practiced for thousands of years. It consists of Ancient Theories, observations and principles about the mind and body connection which is now being proven by modern medicine. Substantial research has been conducted to look at the Health Benefits of Yoga - Yoga Postures (Asanas), Yoga Breathing (Pranayama), and Meditation. The information is grouped into three categories-physiological, psychological, biochemical effects. Furthermore, scientists have studied these results against the benefits of regular exercise.

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