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MIND AND BODY HEALTH THROUGH YOGA FOR TODAY’S BUSY LIFESTYLE

Dr. Nisha Sharma* and Dr. Deepali Manore

Abstract

In yoga sutras, Yoga word means to join, or to unite, or to balance. Balancing mind and body for holistic health is easily achievable with practice of yoga. Yoga practices not just build physical health but also deals with mental fitness. Practicing yoga regularly enhances endurance, strength, flexibility which adds up to physical health of individual. At mental level it develops the nature of calmness, compassion, greater self-control which adds up to health of mind. Yoga practice is one of the best therapies for stress management as well, which is the one of the main cause of various psychosomatic disorders. Here will be discussion about some of the easy, simple asanas along with pranayama which can be practiced anywhere, anytime in busy schedule.

Keywords: Yoga, Asana, stress.