Introduction

Yoga is one of the ancient science is primarily a system of philosophy centered around the practical approach to the mental and spiritual development of man, enabling him to realize the ultimate truth. But a critical analysis of the classical literature on yoga indicates that yoga is of great value as a method of preservation of health and treatment of various diseases so much so as to use yoga as a system of medicine.

Yoga is a science of conscious evolution or self-perfection, which has been cherished over thousands of years of its documented existence in India. It covers all the conceivable aspects of human life that leads to physical fitness, mental harmony and spiritual consciousness. Yoga provides a positive outlook of life, enduring bliss and unceasing peace and solitude through the integration of personality. It is above the narrow demarcations and limitations of caste, creed, colour, sex, nationality and status.

Science and technology are expected to take care of the material needs of the humans and help to reach higher and more glorious of living. But we know from actual experience that mere development of science and technology by themselves cannot ensure the true well-being of the human race and had a nobler and peaceful life on this earth. This calls for the conscious development and use of will power. And it is here lays the discipline of yoga, which is well established and time tested system of developing the inner power. Though yoga has spiritual bent of development as its aim, it is relevant and applicable for achieving of objective also. It is a comprehensive discipline, which helps to develop the faculties and powers inherent in the human beings. As such, it is available for purposes other than spiritual salvation also.

Topics:

• Assessment of the yogic practices, effect and development on the perinatal women.
• Effect of selected yogic practices and physical activity on haematological and psychological variables among college students.
• Influence of preksha meditation on blood profile of adults
• The effect of selected yogic practices on eye sight
• The study of the effect of surya namaskara on emotional maturity and psychological well being.