Yoga & Mental Health

                     Yoga And Mental Health

                                    10 TH OCTOBER  2021 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

                                     (Mental health in an unequal world -theme of this year)

Most of us believe the yoga is meant for fitness and flexibility and goes synonymous with  the posture (asanas). It is presumed to be just a physical act with bending, twisting and balancing, and assume that  one has to be flexible and strong. With religious practice, one soon understands the yoga is bringing the balance of mind, body and the inner spirit (soul) and live in harmony with self and surrounding. The word 'Yoga ' originates from Sanskrit word 'Yuj' which means union. Yoga is uniting of individual self with the universal self. 

According to Patanjali, Yoga is  a conscious effort to gain mastery  over mind.

                                                       (Yogaha chitta vritti norodaha). 

                                                           

"योगः चित्त-वृत्ति निरोधः

One of the most relevant quotes from Yoga-Vshishta says

                                            'Manah Prasamanopayah Yoga Ityabhidhiyate.' 

                                           "मनः प्रसमनोपायः योग इत्यभिदीयते." 

Which means yoga is a skillful trick to calm down the mind. It has the power to develop concentration of any desired subject / object and capacity to remain silent or undisturbed irrespective of the outer circumstances.

Introduction

What Yoga it does to your body?

Yoga combines stretching and mindfulness in its postures to reduce stress levels in the body. The deep breathing techniques, allow us to focus our energies towards our inwards to ourselves and achieve a sense of tranquility. Remember that true happiness is achieved through balanced and serenity. Regular practice can  can help raise levels of Serotonin and Oxytocin also known as 'happy hormones' in the body. 

Yoga has also being used to help treat mental health problems. Yoga expert suggest practicing inversion postures or Sirsasana to combat depression and chest expansion or Ardha chakrasana with meditation for those suffering from anxiety. Forward folds are prescribed to soothe the mind and can help with panic attacks.

Physical, mental, social & spiritual dimensions of yoga are well known since long. Now fifth dimension of yoga known as YOGA PSYCHOTHERAPY for mental illness has been developed according to the socio- cultural atmosphere of  India. Everybody should have healthy body and peaceful happy mind by adding daily yoga practice in your life. Biopsycho -social spiritual model of yoga Psychotherapy transforms dysfunctional self (i.e.Neurotic / Psychotic / Suicidal Self) into functional self (i.e Healing self) which leads to spiritual life for purposeful and meaning full happy life with satisfaction.

Yoga is a very  effective stress reduction and relaxation tool.Performance of various postures requires the tensing and stretching and than relaxing of muscles groups and joints,which effectively produces relaxation in much the same way that a massage or progressive muscle relaxation (a technique used by behavioral psychologist) does.Yoga practice also draws attention towards breathing that is Pranayama., which produces a meditative and soothing state of mind.

Being fit is not just a physical health, but also a healthy mind and balanced emotions. The path to inner peace is not easy, now more than ever,but practicing Yoga can get you closer to achieving it. Our stress is not cause by events or people, but our reaction to those events and people. Yoga's varied approach to happiness is what makes it so special. Yoga relieves stress at all levels by simultaneously working on  the physical and psychological levels. 

Health generally is presumed as just physical well being to most of us.We often forget that the bodily health is dependent on mental health.When the mind is disturbed, the consequences of it are manifested as various diseases in the body. (Psychosomatic disease). Health is nothing but the state of physical, mental, social and spiritual well being of an individual. A sound mind will have  complete self awareness, self and social responsibilities. A person with healthy mind will always stay active and enthusiastic, maintains a healthy and positive routine and follows good social ethics

At difficult times, mentally healthy person will be courageous to face the situation, takes proper decisions, persevere an adverse situation and moves a head with positivity. However when the mind is unhealthy, it succumbs to adverse situations and become highly vulnerable to a number of mental disorders. Some of the most common and critical mental disorders are depression, anxiety, eating disorder, mood swings, obsessive compulsive disorders, various other behavioral and emotional disorders (angry, shy, sad, jealous, timid, nervous, introvert, phobia etc).

The negative mind set can can hamper one's own progress and cause significant impact on the  people in their immediate surroundings. In some severe cases, such people can cause considerable disturbances in the society harming others.

With growing concern of Covid 19 pandemic,there has been an increase in the mental health disorders. As per the estimates of WHO, about 7.5 Indians suffer from some mental disorder and in the current pandemic situation, it may soon be about 20% mainly from anxiety and depression. A couple of suicide death after positive COVID results have already been reported indication that  the mind is overpowered with fear, anxiety and helplessness. In order to create awareness on  mental health issues and approaches to overcome the same, world mental health day is observed on 10th October every year.

Benefits of Yoga for mental health

The medical science has come to accept that yoga is a powerful tool to correct large number of mental disorders. Yoga has been shown to enhance quality of life in people who are sick or healthy. Yoga gives the necessary techniques and skills in clear visible and also in subtle manner. it tones the body and especially the mind from rampant thoughts thereby working physically, mentally and emotionally.

The mechanism that makes yoga so effective in overall health promotion, disease promotion, rapid recuperation, rehabilitation and palliative treatment are quite well understood now. It is strongly believed that yoga connects the mind through heart and breath.. The asanas pranayama and meditation / dhyna have all been linked to the stimulation of the central nervous system resulting in the release of endorphins,mono-amines, and brain derived neurotrophic factor in the hippocampus.

The performance of asanas stimulates the sympathetic nervous  system, while the Pranayama and meditation enhances the parasympathetic activity of the autonomic nervous system and also increases GABA (a neurotransmitter) activity in the brain. Some researches have been shown that  meditation increases the levels of melotonin and reduces cortisol (stress hormone) . Increase in melatonin promotes sleep, stimulates the immune system. Hence the mindful deep breaths work through positivity affecting the nervous system, the cardiovascular system and ultimately gene expression.  As the nerve calm down, it makes one kinder and gentler to self and others.

This helps people become more patient forgiving, less prone to anger, fear and sadness. Thus, the desired result is obtained in mitigating mental disorders like depression, anxiety, mood swings and other emotional disorders.

Virtually all yogis practices, including asana (postures), Pranayama, (life force practice), dhyana (meditation), mudras (hand postures that act as  locks to guide the  energy flow in the body) bandhas (psycho-neuro locks) encourage deep understanding of oneself,  accept the present and live in perfect harmony with self and surrounding. Many of the asanas imitate animals, plants and nature. For example, tree pose (Vrikshasana), mountain pose (Parvatasana), lotus pose (Padmasana), upward dog pose (Urdhwamukha Shwanasana), cat pose (Bitilasana), snake pose,(Sarpasana) and many other such asanas connects on self to his natural surroundings and nature, a key to collective consciousness and oneness with the universe.

The  asanas should be simple to perform and encourage intense stretch to the trunk, neck, thighs and arms. At least 2-3 asanas should be performed in standing sitting, supine and prone postures coupled with twisting and bending lateral forward and backward. Invariably balancing pranayama (Nadishuddhi), deep breathing, and one type of meditation should be done. The session lasting for one hour should always be  concluded with guided deep relaxation (Shavasana).

Asana 

We need to get on track ourselves and make our lives better by accepting yoga as a means of natural healing and for prevention of other life threatening diseases as well. By practicing half-an-hour of yoga and meditation  everyday can help tame the evils like fear, anxiety, stress tension and depression.

Anxiety & Stress 

Yoga plays an emphatic role in dealing with stress and anxiety along with relieving the person from tension. In this article, we talk about 7 amazing yoga for stress relief poses or postures that you can practice to deal with stress and anxiety and reduce tension.

1. Marjariasana (Cat Pose)

Derived from Sanskrit words, Marjari meaning Cat and Asana meaning posture, Marjariasana is also known as cat stretch pose.

Benefits 

• It makes your spine gain more flexibility.
• It improves the digestive system using massaging the digesting organs.
• It improves the blood circulation in the body which relaxes the mind.
• It also strengthens shoulders, arms as well as wrists.
• It helps in relieving backache.
• It stretches the entire back as well as abdominal muscles.

2. Balasana (Child Pose)

Derived from Sanskrit words Bala meaning child and Asana meaning posture, Balasana is quite a beneficial yogic exercise which provides physical as well as mental and emotional relief. It is also called as Garbhasana and Shashankasana which helps you achieve positive feelings and stress-free lifestyle you used to have in childhood days and taking away the arrogance and ill feelings that we get trapped into our adult life.

Benefits 

• It helps in relieving constipation.
• It calms down the nervous system and lymphatic system.
• It quiets the mind and helps in easing stress.
• It relaxes back muscles, making body flexible and helps in getting rid of dizziness and fatigue.
• It increases the blood circulation in the brain which reduces a headache and relieves tension.
• It encourages healthy breathing which helps in getting more oxygen into the bloodstream.

3. Uttanasana (Standing forward bend )

Derived from Sanskrit words, Ut meaning Intense, Tan means stretching and extending, and Asana meaning pose. It is also called Standing Forward Bend. This yoga pose involves intense stretching of body muscles. It helps in achieving calmness of the mind while stretching as well as rejuvenating the entire body. In this asana, you head hangs below the heart which allows freshly oxygenated blood to flow to your brain.

Benefits 

• This pose improves the circulation of blood in legs, torso as well as brain which provides vital nutrients to the facial skin, scalp and even eyes and ears.
• It strengthens thighs and knees and helps in relieving stress trapped in them.
• It reduces headaches with a good flow of blood to the brain and relieves fatigue and insomnia.
• It helps in relieving stress, anxiety and mild depression by revitalizing the nervous system.

4. Sukhasana (The Easy Sitting Pose)

It is one of the simplest poses for meditation suited for all beginners.
It is considered to be the simplest posture for meditation which is best suited for beginners. The great Yogi Patanjali device various asanas or postures which are both steady and comfortable. Most of these yogic postures are practiced to achieve better mental and physical health as it leaves an impact on body, mind, and soul.

Benefits 

• It promotes inner calm.
• It helps in achieving a sense of relief and concentration towards mental peace.
• It eliminates anxiety and helps in relieving mental and physical exhaustion.

5. Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)

Derived from Sanskrit words Setu meaning Bridge, Bandha meaning Lock and Asana meaning pose.

Benefits

• It strengthens back muscles and provides good stretch to chest, neck and spine.
• It helps in removing belly as well as body fat.
• It regulates the thyroid gland which results in removing emotional complications due to imbalanced work of this gland.
• It reduces stress by improving blood circulation.
• It calms the brain and improves central nervous system functioning which assists in alleviating stress as well as mild depression.

6. Bitilasana (Cow Pose)

Derived from Sanskrit words, Bitila meaning Cow and Asana meaning pose, Bitilasana  is as simpler as Marjariasana and quite similar.

Benefits 

1. It massages the organs and stimulates them to create emotional balance.
2. It helps in relieving stress and achieve calmness of the mind.

7. Shavasana (Corpse Pose)

Derived from Sanskrit words, Shava meaning Corpse and Asana meaning pose, savasana  is usually done at the end of all the Yoga  practices where the practitioner has to lie flat on the back with the heels spread as wide as he can on the yoga mat along with the arms at the body sides with palms facing upward.

Benefits 

• It provides body relaxation and takes away the tension built into back, spine, shoulders, knees, and elbows.
• It puts the body at ease and emphasizes on total relaxation of the body.
• It quiets the nervous system of all the thoughts and hence helps in achieving lower blood pressure

Schizophrenia

Yoga will help to activate the neural network by increasing the production of plasma oxytocin (oxytocin, a hormone that is used to treat schizophrenia). Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder. It is a disorder of the functioning of the brain, characterized by abnormalities in thoughts, feelings,emotions, and behavior, affecting a person’s daily occupational and social functioning and self-care.The onset of the disorder usually occurs in adolescence or early childhood, usually between the ages of 8 and 35, Almost equal sex ratio.The literal meaning of ‘schizophrenia’ is ‘a breakdown of the mind’.There is no single explanation for this disorder. Nevertheless, there have been several important findings that may relate to the diagnosis of this disease. As we know this disorder is related to genetics, brain disorder, substance abuse, sex, and personality disorder.

Yoga Therapy For Schizophrenia An improvement in the physical and mental functioning of a person has been observed with the practice of yoga. In psychiatry, yoga asana has been used successfully as both a standalone and supportive treatment of depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Yoga has also been beneficial as a complementary therapy in the treatment of psychiatric or Schizophrenia, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (A..DH.D) in children, and cognitive deficits in the elderly.

Yoga For Schizophrenia or Mental Illness :Here are 5 yoga poses for mental health and wellness that can reduce its symptoms but not completely cure. Balasana, Halasana, Paschimotanasana, Sarvangasana, Viparitkarni.

Other Asanas 

●  Cobra pose  Bhujangasana  (भुजंगासना )

                                                 

●    Dogs Pose Adho Mukha Svanasana (अधो मुख स्वानासन ) 

Warrior Pose  Virabhadrasana  ( वीरभद्रासन )                                                   

 

Crocodile pose Makarasana ( मकरासन  ) 

                             

Tree Pose  Vrikshasana  ( वृक्षासन )
                                      

                        

     

●        Siddhasana

      Out of 84 lacs of asanas, one should always practice Siddhasana. It purifies 72,000 Channels (nadis)  

Padmasana

Lotus position or Padmasana is a cross-legged sitting meditation pose from ancient India, in which each foot is placed on the opposite thigh. It is an ancient asana in yoga, predating hatha yoga, and is widely used for meditation in Hindu, 

Urdhwamukha Shwanasana Upward Facing Dog

Sarpasana

   

                                

PRANAYAMA

Nadishuddhi

Alternate Nose Breathing - Nadi Shodhan  / Anolom Vilom अनुलोम विलोम

                       

Nadi is a Sanskrit word meaning “channel” or “flow” and shodhana means “purification.” Therefore, nadi shodhana is primarily aimed at clearing and purifying the subtle channels of the mind-body organism, while balancing its masculine and feminine aspects. 

Nadi is a tubular organ of the body like an artery or a vein for the passage of Prana or energy. A nadi has three layers like an insulated electric pipe wire. The innermost layer is called sira, the  the middle layer Damani and the entire organ as well as the outer layer is called nadi.

Sodhana meaning purifying or cleansing, so the object of Nadi Sodhana Pranayama is the purification of nerves. A little obstruction in a water pipe  can cut off the supply completely. A little obstruction in the nerve  can cause great discomfort and paralysis of a limb or organ.

The Nadi Shodhan Pranayama calms and centers the mind by bringing into harmony the left and right hemispheres of the brain which correlate to the logical and emotional sides of our personality. The right nostril represents the Ida nadi and is connected with the left brain. The left nostril represents the Pingala nadi and is connected with the right hemisphere of the brain. When we breathe through the alternate nostril in a specific pattern, it brings the balance between both hemispheres of the brain. Nadi shodhan is clearly a yogi's delight for its instant calming effect.

Process :

•  Sit comfortably in an erect position. Keep the head, neck and the spine straight.
•  Rest the left hand on the left knee.
•  Close the right nostril with the tip of right thumb.
• Now breath out slowly through the left nostril.
• Keeping the right nostril closed breathe in slowly and deeply through the left nostril.
• Now close the left nostril with ring finger and little finger of the right hand  and slowly breathe out through the right nostril.
• Now keeping the right nostril still closed, breathe in through the right nostril.
• This completes one entire round of Anuloma -  Viloma

Benefits

• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Calms and rejuvenates the nervous system
• Fosters mental clarity and an alert mind
• Enhances the ability to concentrate
• Brings balance to the left and right hemispheres of the brain

Effect

The blood receives a larger supply of oxygen in Nadi Sodhana than in normal breathing, so that one feels refreshed and the nerves are calmed and purified. The mind becomes still and lucid.

Caution

• Persons suffering from high blood pressure or heart trouble should never attempt to hold their breath (kumbhaka).They can practice Nadi Sodhana Pranayama without retention (kumbhaka) with beneficial effect.
• Person suffering from low blood pressure can do this pranayama with retention after inhalation (antara kumbhaka) only with beneficial effect.

Humming Breath / Buzzing like a bee - Soothing Bhramari Pranayama भ्रामरी प्राणायाम 

Anti Stress & Anti Anxiety Pranayama

 

Bhramari is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Bhramar' ( भ्रमर )which means large black bee. While practicing Bhramari Pranayama, a bee like sound is produced and hence the name "Bhramari Pranayama".

Procedure : In this, you inhale deeply and then make the humming sound as you exhale. It is the action of making a light humming sound while practicing Pranayama, or yogic breathing. The technique of Bhramari pranayama is same as Ujjayi pranayama. The difference is that in Bhramari, during exhalation, a soft humming sound like murmuring of bees  is made.

• Close your eyes with fingers
• Close your ears with the help of thumb
• Inhale deeply
• Exhale slowly with humming sound
• Feel vibration in head region
• Repeat 5 times

Benefit :

• The humming sound in Bhramari Pranayama is helpful in cases of insomnia.
• Calms and quiets the mind
• It provides relief to a person in case he is feeling hot or have a mild headache.
• Releases cerebral tension
• Stimulates the Pineal and pituitary glands, supporting their proper functioning
• Soothes the nerves
• Relieves stress and anxiety
• Dissipates anger
• Lowers blood pressure
• Strengthens and improves the voice
• Supports the healing of bodily tissues
• Induces sound sleep
• It is quite beneficial for the people suffering from Alzheimer.

Sun Piercing Breath - Surya Bhedi Pranayama सूर्यभेदी प्राणायाम

Our right nostril is energetically associated with our body's  heating energy, symbolized by the "Sun" and the syllable  HA. Our left nostril with our bodies cooling energy, symbolized by "Moon" and the syllable THA.

In the average person these energy are typically in conflict, which leads to disquiet and disease. The goal of traditional Hatha Yoga is to integrate and harmonize HA and THA for happiness and health.

Process :

• Sit in a comfortable asana.
• Block your left nostril. and inhale through your right.
• Than close the right right and exhale through the left.
• Continue this manner inhale right and exhale left for 1-3 minutes.
• All the inhalations in Suryabhedi are from the right nostril and all the exhalations from the left nostril.
• In Suryabhedi the lungs are filled more slowly, steadily, and fuller than in Ujjayi.

Asthma

Benefits :

• Good for depression
• Excessive Sleepiness

Caution

• Person suffering from low BP will derive benefit but those with high BP or heart trouble should not hold their breath after inhalation (antara kumbha) whilst practicing this pranayama,

Deep Diaphragmatic Breathing

Normally everyone should breath diaphragmatically

                          "Observe baby  by nature do Diaphragmatic breathing."

HEALTHY BREATHING : SMOOTH-CONSTANT-REGULAR-DEEP-SLOW  and I/E RATIO 1:1 GENTLE & NATURAL

Process :

• Diaphragmatic breathing is a healthy breathing. Maximum expansion of chest takes place upwards and downwards. There is a strong muscle below the lungs called diaphragm. When the diaphragm contracts lungs expand to inhale lot of air and vice versa. When the lungs contracts used air is thrown out in the process of expiration. 
• Please ensure that you breath very smoothly, very gently, and naturally
• Poses to practice diaphragmatic breathing Shavasana Makarasana or Crocodile Pose.

Bipolar Disorder

Yoga Pose For Bipolar disorder

Meditation for Bipolar disorders

MEDITATION Or Dhyana 

Meditation is very important to keep our mind calm. The more the mind is calm it will have lot of positive energy. Till we do not have this positive energy we will be suffering from various diseases. Our body will be in trouble. So mind plays an important role in our life. The only medicine for mind is meditation. If a person has learnt how to meditate the mind will automatically be calm. The mind which has disease has to be cured.

Why Meditation?

• Relaxes muscle tension.
• Calms down autonomic nervous system.
• Provides freedom from mental stress.
• Decreases need for sleep
• Energizes body & mind.
• Most effective therapy modify for psychosomatic disorders.

In meditation you pay attention to:

• Your body
• Your breath
• Your conscious mind
• Than eliminate all objects, thoughts and memories
• Keep one thought at the focal point.

focal point means can focus on breath, or on mantra, remember guru, for focus on "OUM" The word om binds the mind.

How to meditate ?

You need to learn .......

How to relax your body 

How to sit comfortably

How to breath diaphragmatically

How to make the breath serene and even

Promote helpful thoughts

Ignore harmful thoughts

How to let go

How to witness or rather than get involved.

●    Breath Awareness
Your breath is your companion for life. When you follow your breath , your mind relaxes. This is the practice also to calm the mind and take you in the meditation. Meditation is simply an awareness of  here and now. Hence while breathing  imagine your breath rise  from the base of your spine  all the way to the crown and while exhaling , feel your breath  travel from the crown  to the base of the spine. Also while breathing in . Mentally chant the sound "So" and while breathing out , mentally chant sound " Hum" .

 ●    Omkar Meditation Chanting “OM” ओम  is a powerful way to control your nerves. It                    can be practiced at bed time.

Nada is a inner mystical sound. Yoga is defined as control over the aberrations of the mind. In order to control the mind it is necessary that it should first be absorbed in concentration of some object,then it is gradually withdrawn from that object and made to look within one's own self.This is where the yogi is asked to concentrate upon the inner mystical sounds.'the mind is like a serpent, forgetting all its unsteadiness by hearing Nada, it does not run away anywhere.'Gradually as Nada becomes latent so does the mind along with it . The fire catching the wood, is extinguished along with it  (after burning it with up) and so the mind also , working with nada, becomes latent along with it,.

How Mantras calm your mind

By reciting Gayatri mantra. or Maha Mritunjaya mantra.or om Namah Shiva, or Hari om tat sat etc.

Hand Gestures or Mudras

Mudras are psychic gestures which induce a particular state of mind.

Anxiety : Dhyana Mudra+ Jnana Mudra+ Prana Mudra (15 min each)

Alzheimer's disease :Dhyana Mudra+ Jnana Mudra+ Prana Mudra (15 min each)

Depression : Mushthi Mudra + Prana Mudra +  Dhyana Mudra+ Jnana Mudra

Emotional Imbalance : Surabhi Mudra + Jnana Mudra+ Prana Mudra

Fear : Jnana Mudra+ Prana Mudra.

Mental Problem  : Jnana Mudra+ Prana Mudra

Acupressure Point

 For Obsessive Compulsive Disorders.

                                

MUDRAS FOR BALANCING EMOTIONS 

These mudras are aimed at helping adjust an emotion that each finger corresponds to an element & internal aspects of your body. In order to affect either the emotion or body part, squeeze the corresponding finger on both sides. 

• For emotions relating to fear or issues related to the kidneys, activate your little or Pinky finger For emotions relating to anger or issues connected to the liver, gall bladder, or central nervous system, activate your ring finger 
• For dealing with the emotion of impatience or the heart, small intestine, circulatory and respiratory systems, activate your middle finger 
• For emotions relating to depression, sadness, and grief or issues with the lungs, activate your index finger For dealing with the emotion of worry or anxiety or for reoccurring stomach issues, activate your thumb For me this guidance triggers a few thoughts. First, the close connection between anxiety and the stomach make complete sense to me. Whenever I am feeling super anxious, my stomach very quickly becomes my enemy. I also find it amusing – albeit in a sophomoric way – that the middle finger corresponds to impatience. Think about individuals who consume too much alcohol and how when the liver is in overdrive, so not able to regulate their emotion of anger.

Prana Mudra

    Jnana Mudra

Mushti Mudra

Dhyana Mudra

Shanmukhi Mudra : 

• Shanmukhi mudra is usually practiced for five to ten minutes, often in preparation for meditation.

Surabhi Mudra

Lock or Bandhas 

The three main bandhas which are important for Pranayama, are

1. Jalandhar Bandha Abdominal Lock
2. Uddiyana Bandha Chin Lock and 
3. Mula Bandha. Root Lock

Bandhas means bondage, joining together, fettering or catching hold of. It is also a posture in which certain organs or parts of the body are contracted and controlled.

Bandhas - Pranic energy locks.

"Practice of yoga and meditation helps you to become mentally strong. It calms you down and rids you of panic and negativity."

Ayurvedic Herbs

Ayurveda herbs can also help you relax and calm down.. Moreover these herbs are safe, and rarely have any side effects.

Ashwagandha :

Commonly known as Indian ginseng this herb is full of adaptogens that help the body to regulate stress. It boost brain function, improves cortisol levels, and lower blood sugar. By promoting healthy brain functionality, it elevates your temper, eventually subsiding your mood swings.

Brahmi

Brahmi is a powerful herb for treating clinical mental health diseases and dealing with daily life stresses. Besides, a bio-chemical present in this herb, helps to rebuild brain tissues and hence has a positive effect on  memory, concentration and intelligence. Known to target cortisol or the 'stress hormone'. Brahmi leaves help manage stress and mind anxiety. It also works on easing out the symptoms of Alzheimer's too.

Guduchi

Guduchi is commonly known as Giloy, which stands for"that which protects the body from disease." In Sanskrit it is oft used for treating depression and also helps in balancing stress and enhancing memory power.

Turmeric

Turmeric, widely known as haldi in India is a key ingredient in several food recipes and home remedies.This spice is rich in anti-inflammatory properties.While also being an antioxidant.It also contains curcumin, and helps in increasing blood flow to prevent heart disease. Additionally the powdered ingredients helps in boosting the brain derived neurotrophic factor (B.D.N.F) which shields one from mental diseases like depression and Alzheimer's

Mandukaparni

Mandukaparni or khulakudi is an Indian aromatic herb that is highly beneficial for mental alertness and good memory. The herb can be used on a regular basis to attain sharp memory power. It helps in boosting  and regulating the immune system and helps one get rid of brain fog.

Summary

Yoga is preventive and curative. It helps to improve the mental health of people of all ages by reducing stress. Yoga can be wisely applied in welfare programs to improve the quality of life. Moreover it is inexpensive available in different styles for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. Yoga is made easy  with usage of various props. When yoga is practiced in group classes it has certain amount of enhanced mental satisfaction, bonding, enthusiasm and connectivity. With so many benefits with already to mass all over the world, it is now declared as a day to celebrate on an international level on June 21st every year for a global peace and harmony

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