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One of the advantages of Yoga is that it can be adjusted to suit age and personal capacity. strain on the body, an aerobic effect can be achieved. In fact, the exercises end with poses which aid recuperation, calming the mind and bringing about total relaxation. The best thing is that there is no fatigue after exercising. Instead, there is a feeling of physical and mental exhilaration. The yogic asanas are designed to keep the spine and joints flexible and supple and this goes a long way in delaying age-related signs. As already mentioned, it also includes exercises for particular physical complaints, like high blood pressure. There are numerous other benefits. The posture improves and so does suppleness and grace. Muscles are toned and blood circulation improves. It helps to induce relaxation of both body and mind, soothing the nerves and releasing mental tensions. strengthening the body, making it flexible, supple and youthful. They are combined with breathing exercises, thus improving oxygenation, purifying the organ systems and inducing relaxation of both body and mind. One of the advantages of Yoga is that it can be adjusted to suit age and personal capacity. The duration and frequency can be adjusted according to the flexibility and stamina of the individual. The duration can be increased gradually. The other important aspect of Yoga is that it involves breath control and specifies the inhalation and exhalation of breath during the exercise. Thus, without any Jan. 2020 www.yogicherald.com 21