Neurophysiological Basis of Beneficial Effects of Yoga on Health

Yoga helps in unfolding the infinite potentials of the human mind and soul. This profound science not only helps in maintaining the spiritual health of a person but also takes care of our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This ancient Indian wisdom has promoted positive health for over 100 years and is the key to bringing out harmony and peace in one’s thoughts and actions, thereby creating a new world order and making the life of a Yoga employees where happiness and prosperity. The research conducted on soldiers proves the beneficial aspects of the yogic practice for prophylactic, promotive, and curative health (Yoga must be propagated across different cross sections of our society including schoolchildren, colleges, and employees where Yoga needs to be made compulsory to lay the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. The experiments conducted demonstrate that Yoga can be helpful as an adjunct to conventional medical treatment for hypertension and coronary artery disease. Regular practice of Yoga can therefore be a panacea for all these modern-day problems. The neurophysiological basis for these beneficial effects is discussed.