Discover Yoga’s Healing Power

It is known that a list of medical condition as lung disease, Parkinson’s decease, multiple sclerosis, insomnia, cancer, high blood pressure, join pain can be improved by practicing yoga, as well lessen the negative effects of infertility. The positive result from the practice of yoga is not only recognized by masters and followers, but as well by doctors.

The stress is the biggest trigger to our illness state. The stress is responsible on developing the physical illness, and   the practice of yoga techniques can be used against this element neutralizing negative effects we develop in our minds. Here are some of the problems that are related to stress consequences: depression, anxiety, some cardio-vascular problems, few types of diabetes mellitus, some autoimmune deceases, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis reproductive problems, obsessive compulsive disorder, and stress also can accrue suppression of immune system.  

Our nervous system can trigger all absorbed stress straight to our metabolism. So the known stimuli “fight and flight” respond. The mind and the body when facing endangering or disturbing element prepare for response to the chosen option. In a physical way it is manifested in an increased heart rate plus the elevation of the blood pressure. Breathing briefly and muscles will tense in response immediately. These responses will diminish the blood flow and internally to organs and process that unnecessary on the exact moment, i.e., digestive process and elimination – shutting it down. Been in the state of readiness and awareness is to prepare our body for a suitable reaction to outside stimuli in both situation either “fight” or “flight”. Body and mind are prepared to act accordingly, in a shot term. The response of “fight or flight” will help on a short period of time and in a long-term exposure to the same stress again and again less resource the body finds to its normal function.

So it is known “a natural countermeasure for the “fight or flight” response”. Our nervous system will be parasympathetic, which means having a relaxation response.

It is automatically activated when the elements that caused the stress are gone but it is also possible to increase its effects by breathing deeply and relaxing your muscles. By increasing the length of this process we allow our body to recover faster, enabling it to eliminate the harmful effects of stress in a prompt and efficient manner.

According to the yoga concepts, with the breathing and relaxation techniques we can reduce effects from stress, which can harm our body.  To attenuate the “fight or flight” response also can be accomplished by looking at destructives factors as a challenge rather than chancy. A different way to see things can give your mind the option to find a better solution focusing yourself on creating a softer response, taking initiative instead respond the outside factors.

It is undeniable that yoga produces a positive effect on healing. However, these techniques should always be used as a form of support. Best results are achieved once you combine traditional and modern medicine and always addressing issues from mental and physical perspectives.