THE PATH TO HARMONY
The main purpose of yoga is to purify the mind and body for higher spiritual purposes by keeping the energy meridians open for an unobstructed movement of life energy (Prana) in the human body. This purification modality, however is also very effectively utilised in the treatment of various present-day ailments. Yoga is a combination of breathing exercises, physical postures and meditation.
Yoga has been used to lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve coordination, flexibility, concentration, sleep, and digestion. It has also been used as supplementary therapy for many diverse conditions as diabetes, allergy, obesity, piles, asthma and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
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