| Many studies have been conducted to determine | | | | - enhanced somatic and kinesthetic awareness |
| which areas will benefit from an extended practice of | | | | - self-acceptance |
| yoga. Yoga practitioners are most likely to see | | | | - self-actualization |
| improvements in the areas of physiology, psychology, | | | | - social skills |
| and biochemistry. | | | | - well-being |
| Furthermore, practitioners of yoga speak of a | | | | - concentration |
| unification of the body, mind and spirit achieved through | | | | - memory |
| the practice of yoga exercises and breathing | | | | - attention |
| techniques. But, of course, that is a bit difficult to test | | | | - mood |
| scientifically. | | | | - learning efficiency |
| Yoga Is An Ancient Way of Life | | | | - and more |
| Yoga is not a recent development. It has been | | | | As for the biochemical benefits of yoga, tests have |
| practiced for thousands of years, during which time | | | | shown improvements in: |
| people have greatly benefited from it. 1 of the | | | | - glucose |
| fundamental beliefs shared by yogis is that the mind | | | | - sodium |
| and the body are a unified system, which in a proper | | | | - cholesterol |
| environment, can find harmony and self-healing. | | | | - total white blood cell count |
| Demonstrated Health Benefits | | | | - vitamin C |
| Many doctors consider yoga to have therapeutic | | | | - total serum protein |
| results, and recommend it for several illnesses and | | | | - hemoglobin. |
| conditions, mainly related to the nervous system. | | | | Deep Organ and Joint Stimulation |
| From the physiological point of view, extended yoga | | | | Various studies revealed that yoga exercises are |
| practice can benefit: | | | | extremely effective at increasing joint flexibility, and at |
| - pulse rate | | | | lubricating and strengthening the joints, ligaments and |
| - respiratory problems | | | | tendons. Another interesting finding is that yoga is one |
| - blood pressure dysfunctions | | | | of the very few forms of exercise capable of |
| - help stabilize the nervous system | | | | massaging all the internal organs and glands. This |
| - gastrointestinal functions | | | | includes organs that are rarely stimulated, such as the |
| - endocrine function | | | | prostate. The stimulation and massaging of the internal |
| - the range of motion in joints | | | | organs proves to be extremely beneficial for health. |
| - endurance | | | | Elimination of Toxins |
| - energy level | | | | These ancient and efficient yoga techniques also |
| - immunity to diseases | | | | provide a thorough detoxification of the body. |
| - cardiovascular efficiency | | | | Stretching the muscles and performing a complete |
| - improve eye-hand coordination | | | | yoga workout acts as a massage, thereby ensuring |
| - reaction time | | | | the optimal blood supply to every organ. Consequently, |
| - dexterity | | | | toxins are eliminated from the body and certain |
| - depth perception | | | | undesired processes, such as aging, are delayed. |
| - sleep | | | | All of these remarkable health benefits are available |
| - etc. | | | | from yoga practice. What are you waiting for? Let's |
| Yoga's psychological benefits include: | | | | go find a yoga school! |