‘YOGA TEACHES US TO CURE WHAT NEED NOT TO BE ENDURED AND ENDURE WHAT CANNOT BE CURED’
Human beings are made up of three components—body, mind and soul corresponding these there are three needs—health, knowledge and inner peace. 
Health is physical need, knowledge is our psychological need and inner peace is spiritual need and when all three are present then there is harmony. Yoga gives us relief from countless ailments at the physical level. The practice of the postures (asanas) strengthens the body and creates a feeling of well being. From the psychological view point, yoga sharpens the intellect and aids in concentration; it steadies the emotions and encourages a caring for others. The art of practicing yoga helps in controlling an individual's mind, body and soul. It brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve a peaceful body and mind; it helps manage stress and anxiety and keeps you relaxing. It also helps in increasing flexibility, muscle strength and body tone. It improves respiration, energy and vitality. Practicing yoga might seem like just stretching, but it can do much more for your body from the way you feel, look and move.Yoga asanas build strength, flexibility and confidence. Regular practice of yoga can help lose weight, relieve stress, improve immunity and maintain a healthier lifestyle.Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. This tradition is 5000 years old. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfilment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. 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, it can thus help in our well being .
Vartika Thakur
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