What yoga does to your body and brain - Krishna Sudhir

Explore the ancient tradition of yoga, and discover how its blend of physical and mental exercise impacts your health.

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There are many different approaches to modern yoga— though most forms have three core elements: physical postures, breathing exercises, and spiritual contemplation.This blend of physical and mental exercise is widely believed to have a unique set of health advantages. But is yoga actually beneficial to your health? Krishna Sudhir examines how this ancient tradition impacts the body and mind.

Lesson by Krishna Sudhir, directed by Zsuzsanna Kreif.

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[PolsSciGeek]

I started doing yoga when the quarantine started as a way of taking care of my body. In those few weeks, I'm no longer having muscle pain caused by stress, and I'm much more flexible.

[QuestionEverythingButWHY]

"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self."
-- The Bhagavad Gita

[jeni]

yoga with adriene anyone 🙋‍♀️
edit: woah thanks for the likes, adriene really deserves all the love huhu >_<

[gracemulholland]

I started yoga when I was depressed, I started working through my feelings instead of bottling them up, it motivated me to clean my spaces and keep my mind clear, and it made me more attentive to my health. It made me feel not only less anxious but also productive, which was a big problem when I was depressed. I think that because I was able to do it every morning as a part of a routine I proved to myself I was able to do other things too. At the end of the day yoga didn't solely help me out of my depression, but it taught me things that helped me help myself.

[toonfan]

I don't know about Yoga's psychological effects but the narrator's voice always calms me down.

[vishalmishra]

Being a Indian, listening this makes me proud to my culture...

[sherristar]

I've started doing yoga during lockdown.. My favourite pose is shavasana 😭

[kahinaharrache]

I was introduced to yoga 10 years ago after coming out of coma with an infected leg due to T1 diabetes.
Doctors recommended it as a way of lowering my blood sugar as well as gently exercising my leg to get back to normal. I started 10 years ago, now it's a part of my life, just like eating and sleeping. Can't live without it. The benefits are endless both on the mind and body. Thank you for this video. Your articulation is perfect.

[TheGreatMoonFrog]

I lost my job, my side business, my apartment and had to move cities. Pulled my back in the move. But then a silver lining, I started getting into yoga and I've found I enjoy it immensely. Now I'm combining it with meditation which I did before and I feel things I never thought I could before. I find personally it helps me mentally stay positive as my entire life falls apart around me and into the burning tire fire that is 2020.

[christinejoygatchalian]

Reading all these comments about how much yoga and meditation helped them survived diseases whether it be physically, mentally or emotionally, it really touches my heart. Such brave and beautiful souls I'm so proud for all of us.

[MayankSingh-qgzv]

The word yoga means union Union of sprit to the divine, I was in depression for 4 months and tried a failed attempt on suicide after I lost my grandfather if it wasn't for yoga I don't know what would have happened to I owe my new life to Yoga

[steff]

I started yoga in 2017 when I wanted to get off my antidepressants and my pain medicine. I have chronic pain and a personality disorder so my mental state greatly affects how my physical body feels and works. Yoga, including the spiritual aspects of breathwork and meditation, has helped me to come into connection between my mind, body, and soul. I appreciate this beautiful practice and truly believe that it is one of the most accessible forms of movement for so many different people

[kvlpnd]

One more thing, Yoga is divided into 8 parts:
1. Yam
2. Niyam
3. Asaan
4. Pranayam
5. Prtyahar
6. Dharana
7. Dhyan
And last stage of Yoga, 8. Samadhi

It is to be noted that today's Yoga is mostly understood as Asan.

[abhayagarwal]

Thank you for not westernizing the concept. It is a Hindu practice!

[davidguillen]

I have been doing Yoga with Adriene's Home 30 day yoga practice and it has been life changing. I am only on day 16. So thankful that Youtube gives us access to online practice, and that we can practice together from around the world!

[suhani]

In India they would teach us YOGA at school. It would help us to be more relaxed and flexible. Proud to be Indian. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[ellainecabiles]

i've only started on my fitness and weightloss journey so i'm still not very strong, but yoga has been amazing for my back pain. It is also now my go to post workout exercise

[kakakayla]

i lost my job n a relationship in march 2020 right before the virus swept over everything. i finally had the time to commit myself to yoga like i'd always wanted and i found myself again. i got stronger and reconnected with my intuition all at once. there was a point i was doing at least 4-5 hrs of yoga a week! i never intended to lose weight but i even lost a couple pant sizes too. it changed my life, i think it saved me sometimes. ive been trying to get all my friends n family to join me ever since.

[lvzane]

This year has been very challenging for me, mainly emotionally. I joined a yoga class in October to distract myself from my thoughts and lift my spirits. Initially, I thought I'll see how I would like it and go once a week. But now I have fallen in love so much, I'll go twice a week! My sleep has improved, and in stressful situations, I am starting to breathe deeply and focus on my breath, just like in a yoga class. I really see "yoga effect" on my mind.

[MadePramana]

I started to do yoga after I was diagnosed with a chronic lung disease. I find yoga to be a good exercise. It’s good for my airway clearance too. There is no pulmonary rehabilitation in my living area, and I use yoga as a substitute. I hope people find yoga to be helpful and beneficial. Namaste.