Sunday, 9 November 2025

Difference between Yogasan and Exercise

  Difference Between Yogasan And Exercise 


In the current western culture, yoga and exercise are popular ways to stay in shape but the two have a number of differences in regards to the ultimate goal and the specific benefits that they can have on your mind and body. 
The ultimate aim of Hatha yoga is to reach samadhi, a higher state of consciousness. In order to purify the mind it is necessary for the body to undergo a process of absolute purification in order to remove impurities so the udic function and the energy blocks are released. The main objective of Hatha yoga is to create an absolute balance of the interacting activities and processed of the Physical body, mind and energy. When this balance is created, the impulses generated give a call of awakening to the central force (Sushumna nodi) which is responsible for the evolution of human consciousness. If Hatha yoga is not used for the purpose, its true objective is lost.
The ultimate aim of exercise is to improve overall physical fitness level and health by practicing aerobic activity, which elevates the heart beat rate. Exercise can strengthen muscles and the cardiovascular system, improve athletic skills and aid weight loss. Regular exercise can boost the immune system and also improve mental health e.g. prevent depression and promote/ maintain positive self-esteem.
Further more, exercise in the form of different sports can be practiced competitively and the aim is to be the best within the sport, which can be an external driver to the individuals performance. 
The difference between yoga and exercise will depend on the type of  yoga exercise being practiced and it should be noted that certain type of yoga e.g. Ashtanga and more vigorous than other forms and therefore share more similarities with exercise. However, general physical differences are outlined below :

1) Yoga practices slow dynamic movements.

2) Low risk of injuries/exercise has a higher risk of injury.

3) Yoga leads to relatively low caloric consumption/exercise leads to moderate to high caloric consumption.

4) Yoga is non-competitive, process, oriented/exercise is commonly competitive, goal-oriented.
 


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