Yoga a universal practical discipline
Yoga is universal in character for practice and application
irrespective of culture, nationality, race, caste, creed,
sex, age and physical condition.
Yoga as evolutionary process
Yoga is an evolutionary process in the development of human consciousness.
Evolution of total consciousness does not necessarily begin in any particular man rather
it begins only if one chooses it to begin.
Yoga as soul therapy
All paths of Yoga have healing potential to shelter out the effects of pains.
However, one especially needs proper
guidance from an accomplished exponent,
who has already threaded the same track to reach the goal.
Positive approach to health
The health of the human being is influenced by various factors.
These factors are regular exercise in the form of physical postures, proper breathing,
sufficient rest and relaxation, positive thinking and balanced diet.
Self therapy
It is a self therapy in the sense that one can perform this discipline on his own.
Yoga involves different breathing techniques and postures which are known as Asanas or postures
Yoga for Flexibility
In one study, people improved their flexibility by up to 35% after only 8 weeks of yoga.
But even less vigorous styles of yoga, such as hatha,
can provide strength and endurance benefits.