subject: Benefits Of Yoga Revealed! [print this page] Yogahas been practiced forthousands of years, because historically people have knownthe benefits of yoga. It is crucial, however, to rememberthat there exist more than 10different styles of yoga that are most frequently practiced, and all of these styles are not created equallywith respect to the benefits you will experience from their practice. I have written a number ofarticles describing yoga for beginners which you can search for to describe these differences, but this article is writtento explore what yoga can do for you. Whetheryour focus is physical, mental or both, practicing yoga can benefit you greatly in both areas. Let's start with the mental side first:
Mental Benefits of Yoga
Improved Concentration: This one's difficult to prove factually, but improved concentration has beenconstantly experienced by most practitioners. I have personally experienced these improvements!
Enhanced Feeling of Well-being: This is the result of a strongermind-body connection and calmness, due to improved concentration, the reduction ofhormones associated withstress and some introspection.
Decreased Depression: This is the result of several biochemical reactions, including oxygen level increasesin the brain, as well as the release of the related "negative" energy.
Decreased Aggression: This is based onthe increased level of relaxation and control you learn through practicing yoga.
Physical Benefits of Yoga
Increased Range of Motion: The sequence of yoga poses gently stretches your muscles, ligaments, and tendons over time.
Cleanse: This stretching also massages your organs, and ensures optimal blood flow. This helps to release toxins.
Muscle tone: Often positions are held for a while causing the aforementioned stretching, but at the same time muscles are worked and strengthened as well.
Reduced Blood Pressure: This stretching and massaging provided by yoga also serves to lower your blood pressure, by increasing blood oxygenation and improving circulation.
Cardiovascular Efficiency Increases: The combination of reduced blood pressure and increased oxygen levels raises your level of endurance.
Everyday Benefits of Yoga
Decreased Risk of Injury: Due to your new found improved range of motion, strength and blood flow improvements, your body will be better protected from future injuries and able to heal quicker.
Improved Coordination: Due to your improved mind-body connection and flexibilityyou will become more graceful.
Reaction time: This is a result of better circulation and the improved mind-body connection.
Endurance: Improved blood flow and oxygenation lead to better cardiovascular health and improved endurance. This is one of the many reasons endurance athletes like runners include yoga as a part of their training.
By the way, these are only a small subset of the benefits of yoga! As you've probably figure out by now, I am a true fan of yoga, and there a ton of reasons to get started with yoga today...
by: Darvin J. Hooey
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