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improve movement in joints and suppleness in people suffering from various types of chronic arthritis.
Postural defects may be improved in the early stages by the practice of suitable asanas.
Relief is obtained from many forms of aches and spasms in the muscles. Many asanas can be made use of to treat the conditions arising out of surgical operations and to hasten convalescence.
Prevention of Diseases :
Personal experiences of the practitioners of yogic exercises suggest the utility of yogic exercises in building up proper resistance not to succumb to the long sustaining disorders and show the ability to recover soon. In the yoga survey report based on the questionnaires filled in by 2672 yoga practitioners in England, Dr. Robin Monro showed that "the majority of people responding to the questionnaire felt that yoga had improved their sense of well-being, energy level and capacity for work. At least half of those felt that Yoga had reduced their (a) susceptibility to colds and flu, (b) consumption of general medicines, and (c) consumption of tranquillisers or sedatives. Large proportions felt that Yoga had reduced their number of days of work and consultations with doctors (Monro 1984).
Conclusion :
Thus on the basis of the above discussion it will be clear that Yogic exercises have a wide scope in the life of an individual not only to remove the ailments but also to maintain good positive health of the body and mind. Selected rontine of Yogic exercises can certainly lead to a happy and successful healthy life.
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