YOGA AND EFFECTS IN DAILY LIFE: ASSESMENT OF YOGIC RELEVANCE

Abstract

It is not surprising that today there is a greater awareness about yoga. The aim of yoga is to attain the physical, mental, social, Spiritual & self realization. Today’s modern age is the age of science & technology. Technology would less the physical work on one hand & give mental stress as well as physical stress on other hand. Most of especially children adopt a sedentary life style. They can sit in front of T.V., Play video games for many hours & eat Junk food like Pizza , Burgar etc. The Application of Yoga as a therapeutic intervention, which began early in the 20th century, takes advantages of the various psychological, physiological and physiological benefits of the component practices. The physical exercises (asanas) may increase physical flexibility, coordination, strength, while breathing (Pranayam) practices & meditation may calm & focus the mind to develop grates awareness & diminish anxiety. This result in higher quality of life with reduction of stress, BP, anxiety, nervousness and improvement in resilience , mood & metabolic regulation.