Yoga benefits
The benefits of yoga practice at any stage of our lives are enormous and include…
Regained flexibility, mobility and strength - Yoga helps people regain or increase flexibility, strength and joint range of motion through gentle muscle stretches, movements that help lubricate joints and strength exercises addressing all major muscles in the body.
Improved breathing - Practicing yoga increases lung's capacity making respiration more efficient. This in turn has a beneficial effect on other physiological processes, including balancing of a blood pressure. In addition, the practice of a conscious, slow and regular breathing has a calming effect on the mind, reducing 'fight or flight' response to stressful events.
Weight loss - Regular yoga practice will promote maintenance of a healthy and stable weight. For more details on this aspect please read my blog on How Yoga helps in maintaining healthy weight.
Moderation of chronic pains and lower back aches- Back pain is usually generated by years of compressing our spine while seating, incorrect posture or injury. Yoga improves your body alignment both in and out of class and helps reduce other types of aches through relaxation, stretching and soft movements.
Reduction of stress & Improved sleep quality: Yoga relaxations techniques reduce stress and anxiety and promote calmness improving our sleeping habits.
Reduction of Blood pressure - Yoga has been reported to reduce high blood pressure. Yoga incorporates calming techniques and physical activity, which both help to lower blood pressure.
Improved balance and confidence - As the bones and muscles strengthen and the sense of body awareness improves through yoga most people develop better stability, flexibility and balance.
Regained flexibility, mobility and strength - Yoga helps people regain or increase flexibility, strength and joint range of motion through gentle muscle stretches, movements that help lubricate joints and strength exercises addressing all major muscles in the body.
Improved breathing - Practicing yoga increases lung's capacity making respiration more efficient. This in turn has a beneficial effect on other physiological processes, including balancing of a blood pressure. In addition, the practice of a conscious, slow and regular breathing has a calming effect on the mind, reducing 'fight or flight' response to stressful events.
Weight loss - Regular yoga practice will promote maintenance of a healthy and stable weight. For more details on this aspect please read my blog on How Yoga helps in maintaining healthy weight.
Moderation of chronic pains and lower back aches- Back pain is usually generated by years of compressing our spine while seating, incorrect posture or injury. Yoga improves your body alignment both in and out of class and helps reduce other types of aches through relaxation, stretching and soft movements.
Reduction of stress & Improved sleep quality: Yoga relaxations techniques reduce stress and anxiety and promote calmness improving our sleeping habits.
Reduction of Blood pressure - Yoga has been reported to reduce high blood pressure. Yoga incorporates calming techniques and physical activity, which both help to lower blood pressure.
Improved balance and confidence - As the bones and muscles strengthen and the sense of body awareness improves through yoga most people develop better stability, flexibility and balance.