Benefits Of Yoga

Yoga aims to promote well-being. It looks at the body and mind in a holistic way. All elements are inter-linked; lifestyle, behaviour, the physical being, the mind and the place in the world.

Benefits

Yoga is beneficial in helping many medical conditions, but should not be seen as a therapy for any particular ailment. Recognised benefits include:

-stress relief-yogic breathing practices help to lower stress and therefore improve sleep and overall happiness. Fatique is also lowered and the body and mind feel invigorated. Those practicing yoga feel relaxed.

-anti-aging-with improved sleep and happiness, the skin also improves. It has been said that the face glows and the eyes sparkle!

-weight-loss-some types of yoga may not raise the heart rate enough to lose weight, such as lyengar yoga, inwhich positions are held for several minutes, with rest periods. it needs to be combined with other cardio-vascular exercise such as running or walking. However, ashtanga or vinyasa yoga will give an excellent cardio-vascular workout, aiding in weight loss.

-memory improvement-the mind becomes clearer and more alert. This aids in the retention of information and so is especially beneficial for students, those in the work force and those needing to be alert.

-illness reduction-you may find you suffer from fewer colds and other types of infection.

-body strength, toning and flexibility-muscles are built up and posture is improved. Whilst not a cure, these improvements may assist those with arthritis, bone conditions, and the elderly to maintain greater movement and with less pain. Those in a sedentary lifestyle could also benefit.

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