YOGA “to yolk” or connect 'CONNECT' with nature, humanity & spirituality
Author: Dr. Uma Kumar Professor & Head Departmentn of Rheumatology AIIMS, New Delhi YOGA “to yolk” or connect 'CONNECT' with nature, humanity & spirituality ‘Yoga’ is a way to achieve harmony between the heart & the soul. But emphasis is given only on physical practice of yoga called “hatha” in current times. Yoga augments recovery of patients with arthritis too. 1. Poses with synchronous deep breathing followed by slow movement sequence increase blood flow to the muscles improving tissue oxygenation. 2. Staying in poses for sometime builds muscles strength by keeping the muscle in isometric contraction. 3. Standing poses strengthen balancing capability of muscles and prevent falls. 4.Joint movement through full range improves flexibility of joints. Yoga reduces inflammation by increasing anti inflammatory cytokine genes. Its multifaceted dimensions engage people into health promoting behavior, therefore ...