Yoga as a Stress Reducer

Abstract

Yoga has an important role in modern medicine. It has a greater impact on reduction of stress and stress related disorders. Stress affects an individuals memory and concentration. Yoga developed thousands of years ago and it is a form of mind-body exercises which improves muscle strength, flexibility, and blood circulation and oxygen uptake as well as hormone functions. Meditation helps to stabilize the autonomic nervous system with a tendency towards parasympathetic dominance. The most prominent and recognizable form of yoga is hatha yoga. It is a branch of yoga that concentrates on physical health and mental well-being. It includes body postures (asana), breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation.It helps in developing sound physical body as well as a calm and peaceful mind. Mrs. S. Kalaivani | Dr. (Mrs) D. Karaline Karunagari"Yoga as a Stress Reducer" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-3 , April 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd11396.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/nursing/11396/yoga-as-a-stress-reducer/mrs-s-kalaivani