Health is one of the most important aspects of life. As the well known saying goes, “if you do not have your health, you do not have anything.” In order to enjoy life and live fully, one must have health. Chronic illness, either physical or mental, can be debilitating and can make it very difficult to handle the challenges of life. Health is one basic ingredient of a happy life that, in today’s world, can potentially be elusive.
While there are many things one can do that contribute to health, one thing that should not be overlooked is the benefit of having a regular spiritual practice, such as Inner Engineering. Regularly doing Isha meditation and hatha practices can greatly benefit one’s health, in sometimes surprising ways.
The Benefits of Inner Engineering
In the last decade, there have been numerous research studies that have looked specifically at the benefits of Isha Yoga, and the results are very promising. Studies looking at the Inner Engineering Online program found that program participants saw increases in psychological capital, self-efficacy, hope, optimism, dedication, vigor, joy, mindfulness, vitality, inclusiveness, connection with work and work engagement. Participants reported that the program gave them tools to reappraise their work and view it as a source of accomplishment, pride, and growth. Furthermore, participants saw an over 50% decrease in stress thanks to the program.
The Benefits of Practicing Shambhavi
Other studies have looked specifically at the effects of Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya, which is one of the meditation techniques offered by Sadhguru. These studies have found that Shambhavi has both mental and physical health benefits. In terms of mental health, practitioners show an over 75% improvement in concentration, mental clarity, emotional balance, energy levels, productivity, inner peace, and self-confidence. Practitioners who have historically suffered from depression and anxiety saw marked improvement in their conditions, with 86% of practitioners reporting reduced symptoms of depression and 87% reporting reduced symptoms of anxiety.
When asked about physical health, practitioners reported improvement with conditions such as hypertension, asthma, migraines, diabetes, digestive disorders, and neck and back pain. 84% of practitioners suffering from insomnia reported improvements, with 40% reporting reduced medication use and 30% reporting that they stopped taking medication altogether. Female practitioners have reported that regular practice of Shambhavi has helped reduce menstrual related problems as well.
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Why Does It Work?
The results of research into Inner Engineering have, so far, been very promising, and regular practitioners report improved health benefits across the board. But, it is fair to ask, why do these practices lead to such benefits?
Sadhguru says, “Some people are overworked, and they have ill-health. Most people are underworked, and they have ill health today. If you lived here on this planet two hundred years ago, physically, you would be doing at least 20 times more activity than you are doing right now.”
“The body has not been used. Only by using this body, you can keep it well. When you say health, you are talking about physical health. You must use this body. The more you use it, the better it gets. One of the simplest things about health is just to use the body. If you sufficiently use the body, the body has everything to create health for itself.”
“If we physically used our body as much as we should, I would say 80% of the ailments on this planet would disappear. The remaining twenty percent, in that another ten percent is because of the type of foods that people are eating. If they change their food habits, another 10% of ailments would disappear. That means only ten percent would remain.”
“Out of all the sick people, if 90% of them become healthy, just by using the body and eating the right food, the remaining ten percent could be easily handled. But now, the volume of ailment is so big because we don’t eat properly, or we eat very properly, and we don’t use the body properly.”
Sadhguru: “Today there is enough scientific evidence to prove that when you are blissful, your mind and body function at their best. I would say most human beings are functioning at 15 to 20% of their natural capabilities. If only you could sit here in a sustained level of pleasantness, you would see that in one week you would be significantly more intelligent and sharp than the way you are right now. As there is a science and technology to create external wellbeing, there is a whole science and technology to create inner wellbeing. This is what we are offering as Inner Engineering.”
It is clear that Inner Engineering can greatly help with health and wellbeing. Without these basic elements, life can be difficult. It is important that we each make use of the tools that are available, so that we can live a healthy and full life. It will be a help to each individual and to the whole world.
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