Common Benefits of Prayer and Yoga on Human Organism

Volume: 4 Number: Special Issue 2 September 1, 2016
  • Osman İmamoğlu
  • Ahmet Naci Dilek
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Common Benefits of Prayer and Yoga on Human Organism

Abstract

Purpose: Prayer and Yoga benefits study aimed to explore the mutual on the human organism.

Methods: A literature search was conducted. Results: Muslim prayers and yoga are as through them the same benefits, In terms of shape and utility of the movement.  Even each prayer (namaz) positions-corresponding yoga position and the positions together “activate” all seven “chakras” (energy fields) in the body-as per yoga practices. Prayer is in the standing room section (Takbir and qiyam) qiyam and expected cut in standing yoga namaste (Mount position) called. Bowing is to the provision in yoga ardha Uttanasana. Prayer is like yoga varjasana until the last sitting. Balasana in Yoga are with Prostrate in Prayer until the movement very similar. It leaves the heart in a higher position than the brain, which increases flow of blood into upper regions of the body, especially the head and lungs. This allows mental toxins to be cleansed. This position allows stomach muscles to develop and prevents growth of flabbiness in the midsection. It maintains proper position of fetus in pregnant women, reduces high blood pressure, increases elasticity of joints and alleviates stress, anxiety, dizziness and fatigue.

Consultation:  Islam as the Yoga and Salah have many similar movement of stretching and flexibility which may illuminate the lives of both the communities in positive manner.

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Details

Primary Language

English

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Authors

Osman İmamoğlu This is me

Ahmet Naci Dilek This is me

Publication Date

September 1, 2016

Submission Date

October 4, 2016

Acceptance Date

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Published in Issue

Year 2016 Volume: 4 Number: Special Issue 2

APA
İmamoğlu, O., & Dilek, A. N. (2016). Common Benefits of Prayer and Yoga on Human Organism. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science, 4(Special Issue 2), 639-651. https://izlik.org/JA83EJ74LT
AMA
1.İmamoğlu O, Dilek AN. Common Benefits of Prayer and Yoga on Human Organism. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science. 2016;4(Special Issue 2):639-651. https://izlik.org/JA83EJ74LT
Chicago
İmamoğlu, Osman, and Ahmet Naci Dilek. 2016. “Common Benefits of Prayer and Yoga on Human Organism”. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science 4 (Special Issue 2): 639-51. https://izlik.org/JA83EJ74LT.
EndNote
İmamoğlu O, Dilek AN (October 1, 2016) Common Benefits of Prayer and Yoga on Human Organism. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science 4 Special Issue 2 639–651.
IEEE
[1]O. İmamoğlu and A. N. Dilek, “Common Benefits of Prayer and Yoga on Human Organism”, International Journal of Sport Culture and Science, vol. 4, no. Special Issue 2, pp. 639–651, Oct. 2016, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA83EJ74LT
ISNAD
İmamoğlu, Osman - Dilek, Ahmet Naci. “Common Benefits of Prayer and Yoga on Human Organism”. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science 4/Special Issue 2 (October 1, 2016): 639-651. https://izlik.org/JA83EJ74LT.
JAMA
1.İmamoğlu O, Dilek AN. Common Benefits of Prayer and Yoga on Human Organism. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science. 2016;4:639–651.
MLA
İmamoğlu, Osman, and Ahmet Naci Dilek. “Common Benefits of Prayer and Yoga on Human Organism”. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science, vol. 4, no. Special Issue 2, Oct. 2016, pp. 639-51, https://izlik.org/JA83EJ74LT.
Vancouver
1.Osman İmamoğlu, Ahmet Naci Dilek. Common Benefits of Prayer and Yoga on Human Organism. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science [Internet]. 2016 Oct. 1;4(Special Issue 2):639-51. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA83EJ74LT