Bend It Like Bassan
You're probably thinking that this is related to football and set-pieces taken by the legendary David Beckham...well you're in for a surprise. Today we shall be looking into the ancient Indian art of yoga as well as the benefits from regular practice. The body is a fascinating production from evolution, a species dominating the planet. But whilst still being a great force upon Earth, we do have to boost our traits every now and then.
So what actually is yoga? Well, it's a form of exercise which allows the body to focus on strength, flexibility and breathing. This, in turn, helps boost the physical and mental well being of the individual. The art of yoga is often portrayed with religion and praying as well as a leisure activity that the elderly partake in, although it is an art practiced across all genres of people varying in size, age and ability. Originating in north India almost 5,000 years ago, it has spread across the world like a wildfire with countries taking their own perspective with the ancient art adopting new techniques and/or postures and is now extremely popular within venues such as:
With a huge variety of health benefits (whether it be mental or physical), yoga, itself, seems to be a universal medicine!
Thanks for reading this weeks blog, why not give yoga a go and see what you think. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below
Written By Universal Medicine (Sab Bassan)
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So what actually is yoga? Well, it's a form of exercise which allows the body to focus on strength, flexibility and breathing. This, in turn, helps boost the physical and mental well being of the individual. The art of yoga is often portrayed with religion and praying as well as a leisure activity that the elderly partake in, although it is an art practiced across all genres of people varying in size, age and ability. Originating in north India almost 5,000 years ago, it has spread across the world like a wildfire with countries taking their own perspective with the ancient art adopting new techniques and/or postures and is now extremely popular within venues such as:
- leisure centres
- health clubs
- schools
- hospitals
- gyms
- high blood pressure
- heart disease
- aches and pains
- depression
- stress
With a huge variety of health benefits (whether it be mental or physical), yoga, itself, seems to be a universal medicine!
Thanks for reading this weeks blog, why not give yoga a go and see what you think. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below
Written By Universal Medicine (Sab Bassan)
Sources:
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