Yogic January 2020_Digital Issue | Page 24

HEALTH According to Yoga, the body is the temple of the soul. The appeal of Yoga lies in its numerous benefits. We know that stress is a contributory cause of many life threatening ailments. Yoga not only helps to relieve fatigue, but also allows recuperation of energy. Thus, it has renewing and rejuvenating benefits. According to Yoga, the body is the temple of the soul. The appeal of Yoga lies in its numerous benefits, as it works on muscle groups, increases vitality, tones the internal organs, stimulates the nerve centres, relieves stress and clears the mind. Yoga has become so popular because of its relevance to our modern lifestyle, in terms of delaying the degenerative processes and reducing stress. It is an ancient Indian discipline and was considered the traditional path to physical, mental and spiritual good health. In fact, it has also gained relevance today as a means of attaining a well-balanced personality, preserving youthfulness, as well living a long, healthy life. Indeed, in order to live a long and healthy life, we need to follow a programme of Yoga, so that it revitalizes the body, relaxes the mind and recharges the soul. 22 www.yogicherald.com Jan. 2020