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Benefits of Yoga:

01.Reduce, prevent and manage back pain.

Recent studies show that for people with chronic low-back pain, yoga may reduce pain and improve function. Group Health Research Institute in Seattle launched a clinical trial that enrolled 228 adults. All had moderate low back pain that had lasted for at least 3 months. Of the three groups, two groups received 12 weekly 75-minute classes of either yoga (92 participants) or stretching exercises led by a licensed physical therapist (91 participants). They were asked to practice at home on off days for at least 20 minutes. The remaining 45 volunteers were asked to follow a self-care book that described the causes of back pain and suggested exercise and lifestyle changes to reduce pain. After three months the yoga group had the best outcomes and improved more after six months. (Archives of Internal Medicine).

02.Improve heart health.

Although cardiovascular exercise is widely known to improve heart health, research shows that regular yoga practice can reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure and reduce resting heart rate. Research studies at both John Hopkins and Harvard Health show better functioning heart measurements for patients enrolled in regular yoga practices. Doctors from the study noted that similar benefits were achieved from regular yoga as from regular walking programs.

03. Improve balance and coordination.

Many studies have shown that regular yoga can improve balance and coordination. From Pediatric Physical Therapy studies to studies with older adults who have a fear of falling, improvement with coordination and balance appear in as little time as six weeks. Balance poses including traditional tree pose or Warrior Three offer strengthening of the muscles surrounding the hips which can greatly improve balance. Vinyasas, which are a series of movements, help improve coordination by moving from exercises rooted in the lower body to the upper body. The most common, Sun Salutation can be a great introduction and offer a simple 8 series of moves that most people can accomplish.

04. Improve your mood and help to treat depression.

Meditation is a regular part of any yoga class and has been proven to improve mood and even treat depression. Questions remain about exactly how yoga works to improve mood, but preliminary evidence suggests its benefit is similar to that of exercise and relaxation techniques. In a German study published in 2005, two groups were asked to report how they felt over a three-month period. Group on participated in two 90-minute yoga classes over the three months while others carried on with normal activities. At the end of three months, women in the yoga group reported improvements in emotional health including: less depression, less anxiety, better energy, less fatigue, and overall better well-being.

05. Improved Sleep

Exercise and yoga lowers cortisol levels and increases endorphins, allowing for an effective time falling asleep a more consistent sleep patterns.

06. Lower risk of injury and improve performance-endurance training

I also recommend not drinking alcohol at all and cutting out caffeine completely. Always try to go to bed at the same time and wake up early as well.

Benefits of Yoga on Cognitive Health

“A study group was put through testing to look at the benefits of yoga on cognitive health.The group which participated in yoga displayed improvement in areas of the brain which control concentration and attention; in other words, the yoga group came out of this study with enhanced ability to focus and multitask, showing that yoga was superior to the brain training program to improve mental functions. “We were a bit surprised by the magnitude of the brain effects,” noted Helen Lavretsky, the lead researcher in this study, when commenting upon the results. This study on patients with mild cognitive decline is simply part of a growing body of clinical evidence which shows that yoga, in addition to improving the health of the body, is able to improve the health of the mind as well, not only for problems like memory loss but for mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD and even more serious issues like schizophrenia. In short, this practice is a truly holistic method to improve all aspects of your health, apart from bringing a high degree of enjoyment and satisfaction to those who participated in it on the daily basis.” - Article

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Benefits of Yoga:

01.Reduce, prevent and manage back pain.

02.Improve heart health.

03. Improve balance and coordination.

04. Improve your mood and help to treat depression.

05. Improved Sleep

06. Lower risk of injury and improve performance-endurance training

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