doi no.: 05-2016-44975451,  DOI Link :: http://doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2018-76623115/

Kripesh Karmakar¹

Affiliations

1 Department of Physical Education, Maharaja Bir Bikram College under Maharaja Bir Bikram University, Agartala, Tripura West- 799004) , karmakark414@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The conceptual background of yoga has its origins in ancient Indian philosophy. Yoga is popularly understood to be a program of physical exercises (asana) and breathing exercises and mental calmness. This thematic paper is showing the benefits of yogic practices for maintaining minimum level of fitness and healthiness of an individual as well as the society too. There is a saying that- ‘sound mind creates sound body’. In today’s modern world people are engaging in yogic activities to keep themselves fit and healthy. Yoga could be used to keep health and general fitness. Fitness and healthiness depends on our body status and health status which have an internal relationship. To achieve fitness and healthiness now-a-days people are relating yoga as medium of maintaining fitness and also to keep themselves healthy. This thematic paper is highlighting the necessity of yoga and its benefits for human being to be in a physically fit condition. Yoga is a procedure to control and advance the figure to increase great health, adjustment of mental status and self-acknowledgement. By practicing Yoga one can achieve expected level of physical fitness. Good health and fitness cannot be taken for granted, especially with today’s sedentary and automated life-styles.

Keywords: Yoga, Fitness,  Healthiness, Health Status, Body status.

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