5 Reasons Yoga Is A Great Idea
Considered by many to be simply a new age exercise fad
, yoga has been around a long time and has helped thousands of people to improve their physical and mental fitness. Yoga has come to be embraced by everyone from the elderly to professional athletes. Basketball, baseball and football players now regularly practice yoga for the increased flexibility, improvements in balance and resistance to injuries gained by regular yoga sessions.
Yoga has been around for more than four thousand years. Its origins can be traced back to India where even today, it is considered a highly valued, mainstream practice. Yoga as a means to receive enlightenment is a central point in several religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Even if you never reach a spiritual state of enlightenment yoga can also help you reach a better understanding of not only your body but your inner self as well.
Yoga is still immensely popular all over the world as a physical fitness regimen primarily because of the strength and flexibility gained by regular practice.
Here's 5 good reasons why you should consider yoga:
1. Yoga is wonderful for treating and preventing back injuries. The gentle stretching and resistance training provided by yoga gives you a strong, toned core.
2. Resistance to injuries. A strong back and abdomen will go a long way to prevent the kind of strains and pulls caused by overworked muscles.
3. Stress Control. Yoga is deeply relaxing because the stretching and breathing exercises help you release stress and anxiety. You'll find coping with stress easier both at home and on the job.
4. Overall Well Being. You'll look younger because your posture is better and you're more relaxed. You'll probably start losing weight, too.
5. You'll start sleeping better. With the stress and tension gone, you can't help but sleep better at night.
If you're worried that you can't do yoga because you're a little out of shape, don't. There are lots of classes available in almost every community for beginners. Everyone from the elderly to the very young can get started quickly and you'll feel the benefits from the first session. As always, if you have any special health considerations, talk to your doctor first to see if yoga is right for you.
by: John Fleming..
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