Yoga Activities at HSS SANASAR

Yoga Activities in HSS SANASAR

The International Day of Yoga is celebrated on June 21 every year since 2014. As there is an increase in the working population, the stress one experiences on a daily basis have only risen, and to combat the stressful lifestyle practising yoga has become imperative. Although yoga and its importance is only gaining popularity now, it has been since time immemorial in Hindu practices, it was first mentioned in the ancient Vedas Rigveda, the Upanishads, and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as well that have been existing for ages. There are primarily four types of yoga. 

Namely, the first type Karma Yoga is the path of doing good to and for others and not causing any intention harm due to ill will, for instance, the work done by Mother Teresa is good Karma as she dedicated her life to the sick. One can practice this by being kind and helpful. The second type of Yoga is Bhakti Yoga which is developing a connection with the divine through devotional practices like praying, chanting, dancing, and celebrating the supreme power. The third type is the Jnana Yoga which is referred to as the path of wisdom and intellect one can attain by reading the ancient scriptures and introspecting. The fourth is called the Raja Yoga which is practised in balancing karma, bhakti, and jnana yoga by integrating the body and mind. 

Yoga incorporates systemic exercises and self-development techniques for mind, body, and spirit. Yoga involves exercises engaging all the facets of the human body which is a great way to maintain balance. These exercises include the limbs, the upper and lower body, and breathing. The yoga that incorporates breathing exercises is called Pranayama. It’s amazing to learn that one can control the state of mind by the means of pranayama. Yoga is usually practised in the early mornings where one starts the day by paying respect to the Sun, by a series of 12 postures called Surya Namaskar or also called Sun Salutations. When practised amid nature, near a lake, or in the garden or park it elevated your experience of practising Yoga. The bliss one experiences in nature are invaluable, this creates a sense of gratitude to nature and life. 

Yoga is beneficial for people of all ages, it builds your immune system. Daily practice of yoga has so many added benefits, it improves your flexibility, posture, keeps the joints healthy, reduces blood pressure, controls obesity, reduces stress, and helps one live a peaceful life. And in this day and age, it is so important to take care of our health, and what better way to do that than Yoga which has multiple health benefits. Health is wealth, so if you want to actually live a life wealthily you have to take care of your health. Start Yoga and experience the benefits yourself.