| If you practice yoga, then you know that it allows the | | | | reduces this cell deterioration. Weight reduction is |
| mind to work together with the body to promote | | | | another area where yoga can help. Yoga stimulates |
| healing and well-being. Yoga can do wonders for a | | | | sluggish glands. Positions focusing on the thyroid gland |
| body that is in good or bad shape. | | | | can have a positive effect on body metabolism. |
| These claims aren't unfounded, medical studies have | | | | The medical community is not refuting all of these |
| shown yoga does indeed produce health benefits. | | | | benefits and is currently funding clinical trials for treating |
| After a yoga class, many will affirm the fact that they | | | | insomnia and multiple sclerosis with yoga. In addition, |
| feel more energized, happier and more peaceful. How | | | | they are currently conducting studies of yoga effects |
| exactly does yoga produce these feelings and how | | | | on other conditions. |
| can the body heal itself? | | | | There are also many psychological benefits produced |
| Yoga makes you more aware of your body, its | | | | by yoga also. It has been known to help with |
| movements and its alignment. It allows you to know | | | | obsessive-compulsive disorders. It reduces stress, |
| and understand yourself better. Back pain is one of the | | | | anxiety, depression and tension. It increases a feeling |
| most common reasons people seek medical attention. | | | | of well-being. Most people will experience a positive |
| In India, where yoga originated, back pain is practically | | | | outlook on life and feel invigorated. They will have |
| nonexistent. Yoga can cure and prevent back pain by | | | | higher energy levels and will have a better knowledge |
| enhancing strength and flexibility. It can also help people | | | | of themselves and be more self-aware. Improved |
| with arthritis by providing relief to aching joints and | | | | memory, attention and concentration, as well as, social |
| providing joint lubricants. In addition, it relieves tension in | | | | skills and self-acceptance are also benefits of this |
| muscles. | | | | exercise. |
| Yoga can have physiological and psychological | | | | Biochemical benefits are lower sugar levels, lower |
| benefits. It has been shown to improve the lives of | | | | cholesterol levels, lower sodium levels, hemoglobin |
| asthma sufferers by preventing attacks without the | | | | increases and vitamin C level increases. |
| use of medicines. It can help respiratory problems by | | | | Yoga is an easy fitness program, which anyone can |
| teaching people how to control their breathing. It can | | | | practice and from which everyone can benefit. It |
| lower blood pressure, improve lung efficiency and | | | | promotes good health and eases stress and tension. It |
| lower heart rates. Other conditions, which can be | | | | stimulates and relaxes. It enhances concentration and |
| improved through the use of yoga, include chronic | | | | provides us with flexibility and strength. It addresses |
| fatigue, varicose veins, diabetes and digestive | | | | our physical, mental and emotional needs. It addresses |
| disorders. | | | | our whole person and provides us with many health |
| The aging process can also be slowed through the | | | | benefits. Yoga can prevent the need for medicine or |
| use of yoga. Aging is the result of autointoxication. | | | | work in conjunction with a medical regimen. |
| Keeping the body clean, flexible and well lubricated | | | | |