Small but mighty - Discover the power of millets on International Yoga Day.
Millets were among the first cultivated crops. Millets were consumed in the Indus-Sarasvati civilization, according to research (3,300 to 1300 BCE). Millets are the traditional grains consumed by half of the population of Asia and Africa.
Yoga, being widely considered as an 'immortal cultural outcome' of Indus Saraswati Valley civilization – dating back to 2700 B.C., has proved itself catering to both material and spiritual upliftment of humanity.
We can minimize damage to our lungs and keep them in optimum working condition by staying active and doing yogic breathing exercises. Regular aerobic activity keeps them functioning efficiently. The good part about yogic breathing exercises is that anyone can do them, anywhere. They are the most accessible and simplest way to work on strengthening our lungs.
Yoga breathing helps us release stress by activating the relaxation response, reducing cortisol levels, and increasing blood circulation throughout our bodies. This increases oxygen levels in our bloodstream, which allows our brains to function better and stimulates endorphins, which make us feel happy and relaxed.
Practicing as a way to improve your flexibility will require a more comprehensive approach. This means you should do yoga often, at least three to four times a week. That is because the more you practice, the more your body will begin to loosen up and allow you to increase your range of mobility.
Yoga poses work by stretching your muscles.
They can help you move better and feel less stiff or tired. At any level of yoga, you'll probably start to notice benefits soon.
It takes a lot of strength to hold your body in a balanced yogic pose. Regular practice will strengthen the muscles of your arms, back, legs, and core.
When you're stronger and more flexible, your posture improves.
Most standing and sitting poses develop core strength, since you need your core muscles to support and maintain each pose.
With a stronger core, you're more likely to sit and stand "tall."
Yoga also helps your body awareness.
Dr Pramod Bhor, HOD-Orthopedic Surgery at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, says it is safe for people suffering from muscle strain or even chronic joint pain due to arthritis and osteoarthritis to do yoga. The discipline is an effective tool to improve joint flexibility and lower stress levels. "All people can perform yoga, but it is essential to modify these exercises according to one's physical condition and age," he adds.
For people suffering from arthritis, Deepak Jha, a yoga expert at Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon, recommends asanas that will increase blood circulation to the joints. "When performing yoga, your blood circulation increases, and muscles, veins and glands stretch and contract. The lactic acid layer around the muscles and glands is then forced to move and not stay gathered in one place. Hence, yoga can allow mobility in the joints and there is improved blood circulation in the muscles," he explains.
All said and done, yoga's ability to reverse chronic pain may be stretching it a bit far. It is possible only in some situations. In some cases of joint pain caused due to being overweight or obese, yoga along with a balanced diet can help reduce weight, which can reverse many joint problems. Similarly, an underweight individual with poor nutrient assimilation and weak joints can also turn his/her situation around with yoga.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that around one billion people worldwide suffer from hypertension and that its consequences cause more than 7.5 million fatalities each year, making it the top cause of mortality and morbidity globally.
A systolic blood pressure that is consistently above 140 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure that is consistently above 90 mm Hg is referred to as high blood pressure or hypertension.
Various scientific studies suggest that yoga may offer an effective intervention for reducing blood pressure among people with prehypertension or hypertension.
These reductions are of clear clinical significance. However, future studies should be directed towards determining optimal yoga program design and dosing.
Practicing yoga has been shown to increase mindfulness not just in class, but in other areas of a person's life. Researchers describe mindful eating as a nonjudgmental awareness of the physical and emotional sensations associated with eating.
Yoga can release emotional tension in the body which in turn encourages physical and emotional healing. Reduces negative thought patterns. Excessive negative thinking can damage the neural structures that regulate our emotions, memory, and feelings.
Finally, we would like to say a healthy inner soul will encourage you to stay away from non-nutritious junk foods & inflammatory proteins. Yoga will help you to stick to good fooding habits like foods which are rich in naturally gluten-free millets in IYM2023 (International Year of Millets 2023).
EMBRACE YOGA & MILLETS.