YOGA

 

 

 

What is Yoga?


 

Yoga dates back more than 5,000 years in India. Yoga is a group of practices that include: physical, mental, spiritual. Yoga mean to join together. Yoga is practiced in different way and forms around the world today. Yoga is built on 3 structures: exercise, breathing, and meditation. There are hundred of different types of yoga. Yoga predates written history. Yoga can be practiced by most adults of any age and physical condition. There are differences of opinions about the safety for children, so do your research.
 

 

38 Health Benefits of Yoga


 

1. Improves flexibility

 

2. Builds muscle strength

 

3. Helps your posture

 

4. Prevents cartilage / joint breakdown

 

5. Protects your spine

 

6. Bone health

 

7. Increases blood flow

 

8. Boosts immunity

 

9. Increases heart rate

 

10. Drops blood pressure

 

11. Regulates adrenal glands

 

12. Elevates your mood

 

13. Healthy lifestyle

 

14. Lowers blood sugar

 

15. Helps your focus

 

16. Relaxes Body

 

17. Improves balance

 

18. Maintains nervous system

 

19. Releases tension

 

20. Helps Insomnia

 

21. Boosts immune system function

 

22. Helps to improve breathe

 

23. Prevents digestive problems

 

24. Gives peace of mind

 

25. Increases self-esteem

 

26. Eases pain

 

27. Gives inner strength

 

28. Helps social skills

 

29. Helps keep you drug free

 

30. Builds awareness

 

31. Helps relationships

 

32. Uses sounds to soothe inner peace

 

33. Guides your body’s healing mind’s eye

 

34. Keeps allergies/ viruses at bay

 

35. Helps you serve others

 

36. Encourages self care

 

37. Supports connective tissue

 

38. Uses the placebo effect to affect change

 

 

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