[HERBS]
COMBINING
AROMATHERAPY
WITH YOGA
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30 · yogicherald.com · Aug/Sep 2017
oga has been one of the unquestionable
forms of exercise and alternative
medicine in Hinduism. Over centuries,
it has been practiced by saints, sages and
seculars for its numerous benefits and
therapeutic effects. Yoga combines your
physical strength and mind power to
regulate the flow of energies or prana in
you. Prana includes your five senses,
which make up the 'vital life'. Thus,
when all of these function in accordance
with each other, your body is relieved of
stress and depression. Recent studies
have shown, that combining
aromatherapy with yoga, benefits the
mind, body and soul simultaneously.
The natural aromas of essential oils
alleviate mental stress, thereby making
the body feel lighter and healthier.
Benefits of Yoga
Yoga is a 5,000 year old form of exercise.
It has been tried, tested, modified,
practiced and proved by saints and
scientists, to be one of the most effective
exercises in the world. Many
misunderstand yoga to be difficult as it
includes a lot of stretching. However,
with practice, it improves your
flexibility and makes body movements
graceful and agile.
Yoga poses such as 'Suryanamaskar' and
'Ashtanga yoga' exercise your entire