Benefits of Joint Exercise in the Practice of Classical Yoga- Juniper Publishers
Juniper Publishers- Journal of Complementary Medicine Mini Review Yoga, which refers to the union of the body and mind, is a science of right living. This meditative movement has become prominent as therapy in the science of complementary and alternative medicine. While maintaining its underlying principles, the number of variations and styles in yoga have mushroomed over the last two decades. Unlike many other types of sports, yoga works on the physical, mental, emotional and psychic planes. This explains why the entire body must be mentally and physically prepared before one indulges in any type of asana (posture) be it a beginner or advanced posture. It is imperative for one to also understand that yoga is not a form of exercise but merely a system which involves subtle processes to help manipulate the energy within the biological system. Therefore, in a classical yoga session, the preparation of the body and mind begins with the joint exercise or s...