Throughout history, there are been writings, art, and statues depicting auras and halos which are thought to be a reference to the human biofield. The subtle energies which make up the biofield have had multiple names across different indigenous and eastern cultures and traditions throughout the millennia, such as prana in India, chi in China, Ki in Japan, and more. Many of these traditions are still practiced today.
The Chakra system has stood the test of time for millennia and has scientific backing that is finally beginning to become accepted among mainstream scientists. However, chakras represent so much than just electromagnetism, biofields, and the human nervous and endocrine systems. They are also holistically representative of our collective physical, mental and spiritual well-being. One purpose of this article was both to familiarize the reader with the history and science of chakras to establish their validity, while also explaining the “unknowns” of the chakra system
Pranayama not only promotes relaxation and mindfulness but it also helps in various aspects of physical health like lungs and brain functioning, blood pressure, cognitive performance etc. Pranayama should be done regularly as it beats stress and helps in calming the mind. Modern yoga also encourages pranayama as it releases carbon dioxide in large amount and inhales oxygen which is healthy for mind and body. It helps in improving hypertension and also in digestive system functioning.
In this article we have enlisted 7 benefits of Pranayama
Integral physiology, Energy Medicine, and Subtle Energy, and Electromagnetic Fields!
What is the real science behind chakras? Is it all hippie feelings of love and peace peppered in with interchangeable yoga poses, generic oils, and magic crystals?
While there are also additional techniques and exercises to unblock chakras, we found that the four most important are diet, yoga, oil, and crystals. We have separated each of those categories BY chakra and have taken out the guesswork! Additionally, although not always precise and varying from region to region, we also done our best to explain WHY specific foods, oils, crystals, and yoga poses are relevant for each chakra.
Yoga consists of different types of poses or asanas that has various benefits. There are various kinds of yogas. Each type of yoga has different interpretation and benefits. Which yoga is suitable depends on the individual. But whichever yoga one chooses, it has a lot of benefits like it increases flexibility, strength, muscle tones, energy levels and also improves circulatory and cardio health, athletic performance, posture, chronic pain, anxiety and depression.
The 8 most popular types of yoga are highlighted in this article
