TEACHERS CORNER

The Benefits of Yoga

The word “YOGA” comes from the Sanskrit language, meaning union or merger. It means balancing and harmonizing the body, mind and emotions. “Yoga is the practice of quieting the mind. Persons who practice Yoga asanas are sure to be healthy, peaceful, and blissful always.

These are some asanas done by our students.

Chakraasana, Matsyasana Dhanuraasana

Bhumasana

Garbhaasana

These are some common benefits if you practice Yoga asanas every day.

1. Asanas makes people look younger and energetic it makes the body strong.

2. If yoga asanas are practiced everyday our blood circulation increases to the lower abdominal region, digestive system, excretory system and other parts of our body.

3. Practicing yoga asanas improves our memory and concentration.

4. Asanas help in expanding thoracic muscles.

5. Flexibility of the spine is increased, reduces fat around the waist line.

- By Mrs. Saraswathi, Telugu and Yoga Teacher