5 Ways Yoga Can Heal Your Soul

Yoga is an ancient art that has been used for centuries not only to strengthen and improve the body, but also to support the soul.

Our modern understanding of yoga is very far from the overarching philosophy that underlies yogic practice.

Traditional yoga is much more than improving our physique. It is a transformative and transcendent practice that aims to help people on their spiritual journey and heal their souls.

The increasingly superficial nature of the world and the Western dualistic philosophy that holds (incorrectly) that mind, body, and soul are separate entities, argue that modern yoga is simply a means to make ourselves look better.

However, scientific evidence now supports the proposition that yoga, if used correctly, can be as good for the mind and soul as it is for the body.

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 Yoga relieves stress

Yoga is a fantastic way to tap into the parasympathetic nervous system.

The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for putting the body into a "rest and absorb" cycle, during which energy and resources are sent to support various body processes such as digestion. However, this cannot happen if our body is under stress.

Using proper breathing techniques and very traditional yoga exercises, you can lower your heart rate, calm your body to a point where the stress disappears. Then the Parasympathetic nervous system is activated, which feeds the soul with much-needed rest.

Yoga helps to cure addictions

Many addicts use their addictions to artificially obtain the parasympathetic effects described above.

They are dissatisfied with the state of their minds and souls and try to get satisfaction through drugs and/or alcohol.

Of course, this kind of method will never bring about the deep and lasting transformation that is needed in such cases. In fact, it will only make things worse.

Yoga can be fantastic for recovering addicts as it gives them the feelings of calm and control they subconsciously crave.

The transformational powers of yoga can help addicts heal the rift in their souls. Its relaxing effects can also help fight cravings for addictive substances.

Yoga helps fight depression

Yoga has been shown to be an effective adjunctive therapy for depression sufferers.

The relaxed yet physical nature of many yoga poses results in the release of endorphins, giving a natural mood boost. Likewise, it helps fight stress, which can ease symptoms of depression.

Mind exercises are a time of healing and transformation for the brain, during which the unconscious mind can engage in the healing process of deep trauma and disorder. Yoga provides this process and the lack of stress and anxiety for the psyche is incredibly beneficial.

 Yoga prevents mental illness (especially in the young)

The mental health of today's youth is a matter of greatest concern to medical professionals.

Young people suffer from more mental illnesses than ever before. However, research is beginning to show that yoga can actually be used as a preventative measure against mental illness.

Those who practice yoga, starting at an earlier stage in life, protect their minds from the stresses and strains of modern times.

It doesn't just work for young people – adults can also use yoga to protect themselves from mental health issues.

Yoga allows the mind to connect with its deeper self and enables the psyche to heal or "clear" troubling issues. Therefore, yoga practices that involve the spiritual as well as the physical are extremely beneficial for those with mental health issues.

Yoga heals the body

Yoga can treat various physical disorders. In patients who practice yoga, there is a decrease in the level of pain, less inflammation, and faster healing of physical wounds. They even have a higher cancer survival rate than those who don't practice yoga.

This amazing fact may have something to do with the spiritual benefits of yoga.

Doctors have known for centuries that patients with a more "positive attitude" and better spiritual health tend to recover faster than others.