What is Yoga?
yo·ga
ˈyōgə/
noun
noun: yoga
- a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation.
16 Benefits of Practicing Yoga:
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helps manage stress and anxiety of day-to-day life
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increases strength
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increases flexibility
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increases control over one’s own bodily movement
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increases control over one’s own thoughts
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enhances mood
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increases sense of well-being
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improves balance
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effective in injury prevention for other physical activities
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lowers blood pressure which can lead to the prevention of heart disease
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can improve sleep patterns
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can prevent depression due to the increase/ balanced level of the neurotransmitter GABA
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certain styles of yoga are aerobic, which improves endurance
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can improve body image
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increases energy
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certain styles can boost immune system