Yoga is not just a series of physical postures, but a complete way of life. It is an integrated system of self-culture that aims at the harmonious development of the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga encompasses all aspects of human life that lead to physical well-being, mental harmony, positive thinking, happiness, and peace. It emphasizes the principle of a healthy mind in a healthy body.

In the past, yoga was often associated with saints and yogis who lived in seclusion, but now it has gained popularity among people from all walks of life around the world. Scientific findings over the last few decades have highlighted the health benefits and stress-reducing qualities of yoga, making it accessible and appealing to the general public. Yoga is a universal practice that transcends culture, nationality, race, caste or creed, sex, age, and physical condition. It is a practical discipline that can be learned by anyone.

The widely known and practiced form of yoga is Hatha Yoga, which focuses on health and healing. It consists of various components, including cleansing processes called KAYOTSARGA for relaxation of the body, physical postures (ASANAS) for stability, breathing exercises (PRANAYAMAS) for mental stability, and meditation for coping with the stresses and strains of modern life.

Regular practice of yoga offers numerous benefits, supported by scientific research, including:

• Improving concentration and memory
• Enhancing work efficiency
• Improving overall quality of life
• Managing stress effectively
• Boosting immunity
• Controlling negative emotions like anger, ego, hostility, and jealousy
• Improving performance in sports and games through increased flexibility, coordination, endurance, and balance
• Potentially preventing and managing various diseases such as anxiety, depression, coronary heart disease, hypertension, obesity, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, bronchial asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, migraine, and insomnia.

At the Yoga Lifestyle Clinic at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, yoga is taught by expert Yoga Instructor Mr. Ramesh Chandra under the supervision of Prof. Dr. S.C. Manchanda, a Senior Consultant Cardiologist. The clinic offers the following facilities:

Reversing heart diseases through a scientific approach developed by Dr. S.C. Manchanda and Adhyatma Sadhana Kendra, New Delhi.
Rehabilitation and prevention of Coronary Heart Disease after angioplasty, bypass surgery, and heart attacks.
Management of conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, dyslipidemia, bronchial asthma, migraine, joint pains, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, and anxiety.
Stress management for executives and professionals.
Guidance on healthy diet, physical exercise, and tobacco cessation for leading a healthy life.

The Yoga Lifestyle Clinic is located in the Homeopathy Department, Room No. 9. For more information or to schedule an appointment, you can contact them via telephone at 011 42251900 or mobile at +91 9810336855. You can also reach out to them via email at chandrayogasgrh@gmail.com.