If in this everyday life hassle,
You look for a place like tranquillity castle…
Yoga is what for you should be keen,
That keeps your body and mind clean…
The origins of Yoga have been speculated to date back to pre-vedic Indian traditions. Yoga in literal sense is a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices or disciplines. It has been studied and may be recommended to promote relaxation, reduce stress and improve some medical conditions.
According to the yogic text, the term yoga can be derived from either of two roots yujir yoga (“to yoke”) or yujsamādhau (“to concentrate”) to get united with the Parmatma or Yoga is the Union of the Individual self & the Universal self . The one who practices yoga or follows the yoga philosophy with a high level of commitment is called a yogi (may be applied to a man or a woman) or yogini (traditionally denoting a woman).
Yoga is not limited just to physical postures but it deals at all levels from gross to subtle levels Physical, Mental, Emotional & Spiritual..
All Paths of Yoga AshtangaYoga, Hatha Yoga, Dnyana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga…. contribute to balance the body & mind . This equilibrium helps an individual at personal & social level.
There are many more health benefits that relate to the practice of Yoga. It is consequently well related to Global Healthcare as well. Studies prove a person who follows a routine of Yoga tends to live a healthier & happier life than the one who does not.
Global Healthcare is related to the wellbeing of population in Global Context. In other words global health is about worldwide health improvement (including mental health) and reduction of disparities.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) the state of health is defined as a state of complete Physical, Mental, Social & Spiritual well being & not merely an absence of disease. Yoga is the key to perfect well being of every individual as it gives the ways to attain SAT-CHIT-ANANDA …bliss.. which is the true nature of every being.
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam… concept from the Upnishads which means the world is one family has guided the nation since Vedic times. Yoga ..“It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness,
Yoga can help us deal with the two major challenges such as Global Peace & Global Warming.
Yoga will prove to be a great contributor towards Global Healthcare.
