Health Benefits of Yoga
Deep Breathing Techniques:
- Good for the lungs and respiratory system
- Helps lungs reach their maximum expansion capacity
- Good for relieving asthma symptoms, shortness of breath and nervousness
- Increases circulation to the body
Poses:
- Trims stomach, buttocks, hips and thighs
- Strengthens upper body including arm and core muscles
- Improves the flexibility of the spine
- Improves circulation
- Relieves joint and muscular pain
- Flushes out the kidneys and improves functions of other organs (including the heart)
- Brings blood to the sexual organs
- Improves sexual vitality
- Improves flexibility of the 12 major joints in the body
- Activates digestive system
- Relieves pain and tension (especially good for relieving back pain, arthritis, etc.)
- Excellent for good postural alignment
Additional Benefits:
- Develops concentration, determination and patience
- Creates marriage between strength and balance
- Good for psychotic depression, loss of memory
- Relieves stress and tension
- Creates maximum compression of the spine which stimulates the nervous system
- Promotes discipline and healthy living habits
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