| One of the most common questions Yoga teachers | | | | immune system. |
| answer is about the healing aspects of regular | | | | Stress levels are lowered, as a Hatha Yoga |
| practice. As we become more aware of our health, | | | | practitioner stretches, when performing asanas, |
| we would like to capture wellness and hold onto it for | | | | because tension is released within muscles, soft tissue, |
| as long as possible. This is not only an indication of | | | | and joints. As tension is released, stress levels are |
| self-awareness, but also a sign of intelligence. | | | | lowered and the Yoga practitioner finds peace of |
| Unfortunately, some of us will abuse our bodies in one | | | | mind. |
| way or another, but Hatha Yoga gives us a path | | | | This leads to the mental aspects of Yoga practice. |
| toward the best possible health. The asanas (yoga | | | | Controlled Yogic breathing (pranayama) is the easiest |
| postures) create movements, which we can visibly | | | | connection between mind and body. In turn, pranayama |
| see, but there is much more going on at the | | | | cultivates positive energy within the mind and body. |
| microscopic level. | | | | The result of a steady Yoga practice is a trained mind. |
| As you move, you stimulate the circulation of lymphatic | | | | To be able to create a state of tranquility, at any time |
| fluids throughout the body. These are clear fluids, which | | | | you choose, is complete empowerment and mental |
| are derived from blood plasma. Lymphatic fluids move | | | | mastery over emotions. The establishment of |
| throughout the body to rejuvenate tissue cells and | | | | emotional stability is a priceless asset of Yoga training. |
| return waste matter (toxins) to the bloodstream for | | | | Not only is a trained mind good for your health, but it |
| elimination from the body. The lymphatic system | | | | can bring you to a path of success. |
| carries cells, which help fight disease. | | | | How often have you seen a talented person lose his |
| Yoga movements and pranayama (yogic breathing) | | | | or her position because of one angry outburst? You |
| also stimulate the circulation of oxygen and blood. The | | | | could make the logical argument that social status is |
| result of all this movement is improved efficiency of | | | | not everything, but why "shoot yourself in the foot?" |
| the immune system, and less infection or disease. If | | | | Yoga practice does not equal sainthood, but it does |
| you add a good diet, such as the Sattvic diet, which | | | | allow one to attain mental clarity. If you can maintain a |
| contains many natural and whole foods, you have | | | | state of emotional bliss, you will likely have a happy |
| taken another serious step toward improving the | | | | and successful life. |