Benefits of yoga

Increasing Flexibility

yoga has positions that act upon the various joints of the body including those joints that are never really on the ‘radar screen’ let alone exercised.

 

Increasing lubrication of the joints, ligaments and tendons

likewise, the well-researched yoga positions exercise the different tendons and ligaments of the body.
Surprisingly it has been found that the body which may have been quite rigid starts experiencing a remarkable flexibility in even those parts which have not been consciously work upon. Why? It is here that the remarkable research behind yoga positions proves its mettle. Seemingly unrelated “non strenuous” yoga positions act upon certain parts of the body in an interrelated manner. When done together, they work in harmony to create a situation where flexibility is attained relatively easily.

 

Massaging of ALL Organs of the Body

Yoga is perhaps the only form of activity which massages all the internal glands and organs of the body in a thorough manner, including those – such as the prostate – that hardly get externally stimulated during our entire lifetime. Yoga acts in a wholesome manner on the various body parts. This stimulation and massage of the organs in turn benefits us by keeping away disease and providing a forewarning at the first possible instance of a likely onset of disease or disorder.

 

Complete Detoxification

By gently stretching muscles and joints as well as massaging the various organs, yoga ensures the optimum blood supply to various parts of the body. This helps in the flushing out of toxins from every nook and cranny as well as providing nourishment up to the last point. This leads to benefits such as delayed ageing, energy and a remarkable zest for life.

 

Excellent toning of the muscles

Muscles that have become flaccid, weak or slothy are stimulated repeatedly to shed excess flab and flaccidity

 

Controlling Diabetes-

Diabetes refers to a condition in which there is too much glucose in the blood, and it damages kidneys, nerves, teeth, eyes, feet and blood vessels which can lead to heart attack and stroke. When you follow a regular yoga schedule, your body commences responding to insulin that helps immensely in the reduction of blood glucose and it is also an excellent way to fight stress.

 

Treating Chronic Back Pain

Lower back pain is considered to be chronic when it has been present for more than three months. Chronic back pain can originate from an injury, disease or stress. This type of pain can be felt as bone pain and nerve pain. Yoga stretches act magically for those whose back pain is directly related to depression. Yoga breathing techniques are really effective in the circulation of oxygen throughout the body and breathing also provides an opportunity for meditation which many people consider as the key to overcome pain. Sphinx, pigeon, two-knee twist, spine hamstring stretch, threads the needle and legs up the wall are the important postures of yoga that reduce chronic back pain.Yoga offers us what we really need, so include yoga practice schedule into your life to lead a healthy beautiful life and don’t forget to share your health tips with us.

 

Relieving Depression

Depression is a mental illness that causes a constant feeling of sadness and lack of interest. It affects one’s thinking, behavior and feelings too. It is the accompanied by headache, chest pain, fatigue, irritation, restlessness, anxiety and insomnia and releases harmful free radicals that damage our immune system.

 

Improving Heart Health

Yoga plays a pivotal role in protecting us from different kinds of heart diseases and also improves cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease refers to conditions that involve blocked blood vessels that can lead to heart attack, chest pain and stroke.

 

Aiding Weight Loss

It has been proven that the breathing techniques that are followed during yoga help strengthen our body and mind’s connection. It also aids us to deal with emotions that instigate stress and anxiety. Everyone becomes conscious and makes good choices about their health during the practice of yoga.