Modern life is full of stress and one’s commitments leave them with little time to devote to themselves. However, yogic breathing and asanas can easily help a person maintain fitness without taking too much time out of their busy schedule.
They work out the respiratory system gradually
An average person who doesn’t indulge in high impact activities like jogging or other aerobic activities doesn’t get the opportunity to have their respiratory system worked out. People who don’t indulge in aerobic activity also have a harder time maintaining a high lung capacity which adversely affects their stamina. Yogic breathing and asanas, however, can easily help workout the respiratory system even when seated which makes it very useful for people with disabilities or conditions like arthritis, etc.
Yogic breathing clears out the nasal passage
Air borne pollution, living in artificially cooled/heated homes and offices and a lack of exposure to fresh and clean air have all contributed to the rise of nasal congestion cases. Yogic breathing cycles basically force a practitioner to inhale and exhale deeply through the nostrils. When performed in clean and fresh air, the practice can help expose regions of the nose to fresh air while expelling existing mucus out that leaves the nose clean and clear.
Asanas helps calm the body and mind
One of the major advantages of yoga asanas and breathing is that they can help a person clear their mind. Since yogic breathing needs to be performed in a particular sequence to be truly effective, a person often doesn’t have enough time to focus on other thoughts. yogic breathing and inverted asanas send a rush of blood to the head and extremities which can make a person feel lightheaded at first thought with practice, it can make a person feel more energetic as well as euphoric which also helps eliminate stress and negativity from a person’s mind.
Yogic breathing helps the body detoxify
Yogic breathing can deliver plenty of pollution free air into your lung which instantly boosts the oxygen absorption capacity of your lungs. With more oxygen into your system, your body is able to detoxify itself more effectively. In effect, this can slow down aging considerably when practiced over a longer period of time.
