The human body has incredible potential for self-healing. Through the practice of yoga it is
  able to restore depleted energy, fight infection and strengthen immune defence.
  Each posture fulfils a specific function and every muscle, nerve and gland in the body is
  affected. Long time chronic illnesses, imbalances and joint disorders often get cured or
  relieved through regular committed practice. Yoga helps the body to improve flexibility and
  mobility of the spine and joints. Many people take up yoga in the first place as a result of injury
  or immobility as yoga inflicts a very low level of impact on the body while giving it an all-over
  stretch and tone. Yoga is a safe form of exercise that promotes health and well being in many
  different ways. Yoga asanas have a positiv influence on the circulation of the blood.
  Through therapeutic twists and turns of the body and controlled breathing, blood pulses through
  those parts of the body where it can have a tendency to be sluggish. This in turn raises the
  level of oxygen distribution around the system and aids the removal of toxins.
The internal organs are toned and massaged, the function of the glandular system stimulated.

Deep breathing and meditation have proved to slow down the heart rate, lower blood pressure and alleviate stress.
Yoga is an amazing ancient healing system that has helped countless people all over the world for many years.
All it needs to unfold its powers is a dedicated, faithful, gentle and dedicated approach and regular practice.

“The Tao of nurturing life requires that one keep oneself as fluid and flexible as possible. One should not stay still for too long, nor should one exhaust oneself by trying to perform impossible tasks. One should learn how to exercise from nature by observing the fact that flowing water never stagnates and a busy door with active hinges never rusts or rots. Why? Because they exercise themselves perpetually and are almost always moving.“ 

                                             Sun SSU-Mo, Tang Dynasty Physician           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yoga as Therapy