Ayurveda, a science in vogue practiced since centuries, uses a wide variety of plants, animal origin substances, mineral and metallic substances to rebalance the diseased condition 
in the sick .Ayurveda can help reduce or control diseases like diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, etc. It helps you to become more aware of your body's posture, alignment and patterns of movement. It makes the body more flexible and helps you relax even in the midst of a stress stricken environment.
Health and Fitness has now become one of the major concerns. Earlier humans used to hunt for their living, due to which their body had to undergo a lot of physical exercise. This made life active and alert. Now, life has become more simple and easy. Everything we need is just a phone call away. This easy life has restricted humans to do that bit of physical exercise which is required to keep the body fit and healthy. We get instant, spicy and variety of food which lose their nutrition during the process.
Yoga as a system of physical exercise has been in existence in India since very ancient times. According to our ancient sages, there are eight stages of Yoga, namely Yama (Social Discipline), Niyama (Individual Discipline), Asana (Postures), Pranayama (Breath Control), Pratyahara (Mental Discipline), Dharana (Concentration), Dhyana (Meditation) and Samadhi (Self-realization). If an aspirant, after observing the disciplines of Yama and Niyama, practises Yogic exercises, his tubular channels are cleansed, he achieves excellent health and his mind becomes alert. This enables him to experience mental ecstasy.
Physiological Benefits of Yoga
Psychological Benefits of Yoga
Cautions:
Pregnant women should always consult with their doctor before beginning a yoga practice.
Yoga can help you adjust to the physical changes your body in undergoing, but it should be undertaken with care.
Even those who were doing yoga before becoming pregnant should discuss continuing their practice with their doctor.
Not to Do Poses:
While yoga can help you adjust to the physical changes you undergo during your pregnancy, there are several poses that you should NOT do.
Mainly these are inverted postures and those that place your weight on your abdomen.
What to Do and What NOT Do
Bow, Cobra (or the seventh part of the Sun Salutation),Plow, Peacock, Shoulderstand, and Headstand.
Waiting Time:
Yoga exercises exert pressure on the internal organs. So be sure not to eat before practice. If you've eaten a meal, wait at least two hours. If you've eaten a snack, wait 30 minutes to one hour.
