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objects which provide temporary solution go Interestingly, the miraculous effects in into an oblivion. The adaptability of yoga to any healing mental illness make it the first choice situation and demand is its strength. of even neuroscientists. This is in the area of What started off in the caves of the Himalayas “yoga therapy”. When it comes to yoga as a today brings succour to thousands even in the “fitness regimen”, it has slowly started replacing hospitals. Yoga is “self-sufficient” gyms, even on international and makes the practitioner platforms. Yoga provides physical The science is “independent”. It is this unique and mental fitness without sidemoving towards feature that makes yoga popular. effects. Additionally, in the area “energy healing” The course of yoga, like that of a of spirituality, its “neutral” stand and yoga is the river, flows for the welfare of all. on acceptance of god makes it a ideal alternative Till a decade ago, it was practised best supplementary practice with energy in healing within small circles but it has any religious belief system. With assumed international interest now. time, we will be witnessing more Let us look what is in store for yoga in this of scientific inventions which would make millennium. In the years to come, yoga will human beings rely more on “gadgets” for today’s assume a central position in “healing” thereby living and, in turn, will bring illnesses of “wrong becoming a compulsory complimentary healing lifestyle”. Therefore, regular yoga practice will system though not an alternative one. become a compulsory regimen to move all the
Yoga provides physical and mental fitness without side-effects
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