The mysteries of the east have always caused fascination to western civilizations. Everything coming from the east seems to be strange, exotic and seductive. The geishas, samurais and Shaolin monks which are few of the representation of the eastern culture are some of the things that appeal mysteriously to western civilization.
Through modern age, the gap between east and west has begun to shrink. Western ideas, invention and philosophy have been integrated to the lives of the eastern people. The once bizarre practices of the east are now practiced by westerners. This fact is especially true nowadays, where any ancient eastern practice are considered cool. One example of such practices is Yoga.
Yoga is basically a traditional mental and physical discipline which originated in India. Its primary goal is to improve health. The practice of Yoga would create a huge difference in a person’s health, physical and mental constitution.
Due to its overall benefits, many celebrities are already practicing yoga. Different celebrities such as, Meg Ryan, Jennifer Anniston and Madonna have admitted that they are into Yoga. Most of them are saying that through Yoga, they have improved strength and concentration. Plus, it toned their bodies and calmed their minds. These claims have not gone unnoticed that’s why Yoga is becoming more popular.
As popular as it is, it doesn’t mean that it is just a fad. Yoga really does have great benefits not only to the body but also for the mind and soul. The physique of a person would dramatically change as Yoga sculpts the body. The poses used in yoga are also designed to tone the muscles making it firm. It also increases flexibility which is often overlooked by most people.
The positions used in yoga optimize the use of joints, which simply mean that the joints, ligaments and tendons will be well lubricated. Thus, the body would be able to move more easily and more gracefully. Aside from the things mentioned above, Yoga also serves an excellent detoxification exercise. This would result in giving a person more energy, more zest in life and will make them look younger.
Honestly, Yoga is not the best exercise for quick weight loss. It is a type of exercise that is gradual that is why calories are not burned that fast. But as the saying goes, good things come to those who wait. Yoga may not be the best way for fast weight loss but it is definitely the way to have a great health. When I say great health, it is not just feeling healthy it is also about looking healthy. Yoga as a great way for toning muscles makes the muscles that has become limp, saggy and weak to become strong and firm. This also makes it an excellent choice for people who want to lose weight without after effects like excess and saggy skin or any total consumption of energy. Yoga exercises boost every aspect of a person namely: his physical, mental and spiritual being.
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