The 5 points of Yoga
(For healthy living, as summarised by Swami Vishnu Devananda)
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Proper Exercise (Asana)
The physical body is designed to move and exercise. Disease and great discomfort will come with the onset of time if there is insufficient movements to the muscles and joints of the body. Yoga exercises are a pleasant way to maintain maxiumum health within all the body systems, along with a balanced mind and spiritual life.
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Proper Breathing (Pranayama)
Proper breathing is making full use of the respiratory system as most people tend to use only a portion of their full lung capacity. There is also a number of pranayama (breath control) exercises which are of great benifit in the practice of hatha yoga and mind control, paving a pathway to meditation.
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Proper Relaxation (Savasana)
By relaxing deeply all the muscles the Yogi can thoroughly rejuvenate his nervous system and attain a deep sense of inner peace.
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Proper Diet (Vegetarian)
We are what we eat. The foods we eat profoundly affect our mind.and body. For maximum body-mind efficiency and complete spiritual awareness, Yoga advices a lacto-vegetarian diet. This is an integral part of the Yogic lifestyle.
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Positive Thinking and Meditation (Dhyana)
Mind becomes matter, we become what we think. So we should strive to cultivate positive and creative thoughts as these will contribute to vibrant health and a peaceful, joyful mind. A positive outlook on life can be developed by learning and practicing the teachings of the philosophy of Vedanta. The mind will be brought under perfect control by regular systematic practice of meditation.
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