Mental and Physical Health
Mental and physical health is fundamentally linked. Health is defines as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. In fact, there is no health without mental health. Mental health and chronic physical conditions impact people’s quality of life to a great extent and demand health care. Increasing physical activity, access to nutritious foods and ensuring social support create opportunities to enhance protective factors and reduce risk factors related to aspects of mental and physical health. Understanding the links between mind and body is the first step in developing strategies to reduce the incidence of co-existing conditions.
Yoga is one of the most popular physical activities that centers on the physical and mental well-being of practitioners. It is very effective in treating and soothing a wide range of illnesses, issues, diagnoses, and stressful situations. It is much more than a simple exercise or stretching routine which requires brain as well as the body. In fact, it’s one of the few physical activities that do a pretty thorough job of connecting brain to the body.
Yoga is actually much more than stretching and holding poses. It is in fact a lifestyle that encompasses several life principles, like: moral code, self-discipline, mindfulness of breathing, detachment from senses, concentration, etc. through different asanas (physical postures) that concern mental, emotional, and spiritual experiences.
Yoga is a psychology in itself. Its regular practice makes one feel better and enhances sense of gratitude and well-being. Besides, Yoga is becoming increasingly accepted as an adjacent therapy to improve quality of life for individuals. Doing regular yoga helps people in achieving mindfulness, develops greater self awareness and tranquility, and catapults ability to focus and remain happy throughout the day.
The popularity of Yoga is currently exploding across the globe, and millions are turning to Yoga in order to live healthier, happier and more fulfilling lives.
Below are given some links wherein one can know about the connection between mental and physical health and benefits of yoga for physical and mental health and related issues.
- Connection Between Mental and Physical Health
https://ontario.cmha.ca/documents/connection-between-mental-and-physical-health/
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The relationship between physical and mental health: A mediation analysis
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953617306639
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60+ Benefits of Yoga for Mental & Physical Health
https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-yoga/
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Effects of Yoga on Mental and Physical Health: A Short Summary of Reviews
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2012/165410/
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Yoga: Know the Importance of Yoga For Your Physical and Mental Health