YOGA IN HEALTH AND DISEASE

Transformation, the path of evolution illustrates the fact that matter in its ultimate form is energy. The physical body if can undergo a state of metamorphosis, then the only way is Yoga. Through the process of Yoga the body is rendered so subtle and pure that it is transformed into a yogic body which is unaffected by old age and disease. Etymologically the word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘ yujira ’ meaning to unite, to combine or to integrate i.e. the union of individual soul or consciousness with the cosmic or supreme soul. Yoga is considered as actual state of self-realization and the sovereign remedy for all worldly miseries. The art and science of Yoga is as old as Rigveda and help to develop a sound mind in sound body. Being a method of preparing the system for spiritual awakening, it is also a very important science for health. Hath Yoga and Raja Yoga are so much operational for physical and mental health that the present society which is being dragged...