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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Yoga and Physical Health


Mind-body harmony is achieved through three things:
* Postures (asanas).
* Proper breathing (pranayama).
* Meditation

There are proven physical benefits of yoga, which include:
* Increased flexibility and range of motion.
* Reduced pain in joints and muscles.
* Stronger immune system.
* Stronger lung capacity and therefore higher quality respiration.
* Increased metabolism (which can lead to weight
loss).
* Higher quality of sleep (especially due to
improved breathing and a more oxygenated
body).

PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF YOGA:
* Equilibrium in the body’s central nervous system.
* Decrease in pulse.
* Respiratory and blood pressure rates.
* Cardiovascular efficiency.
* Gastrointestinal system stabilization.
* Increased breath-holding time.
* Improved dexterity skills.
* Improved balance.
* Improved depth perception.

Yoga promotes healthy and happy living. This can include:
* Quitting smoking.
* Reducing excess drinking.
* Eating healthier.
* Getting more sleep.
* Reducing stress at work (and
everywhere else for that matter).
* Promoting more harmonious relationships all around.

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