Why do yoga?
The short answer is that yoga makes you feel better.
Practicing the postures, breathing exercises and
meditation makes you healthier in body, mind and spirit.
Yoga lets you tune in, chill out, shape up -- all at the same
time.For many people, that's enough of an answer. But
there's more if you're interested.For starters, yoga
is good for what ails you. Specifically, research shows
that yoga helps manage or control anxiety, arthritis,
asthma, back pain, blood pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome,
chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches,
heart disease, multiple sclerosis, stress and other
conditions and diseases. What's more, yoga:
Practicing the postures, breathing exercises and
meditation makes you healthier in body, mind and spirit.
Yoga lets you tune in, chill out, shape up -- all at the same
time.For many people, that's enough of an answer. But
there's more if you're interested.For starters, yoga
is good for what ails you. Specifically, research shows
that yoga helps manage or control anxiety, arthritis,
asthma, back pain, blood pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome,
chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches,
heart disease, multiple sclerosis, stress and other
conditions and diseases. What's more, yoga:
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Improves muscle tone, flexibility, strength and stamina -
Reduces stress and tension -
Boosts self esteem -
Improves concentration and creativity -
Lowers fat -
Improves circulation -
Stimulates the immune system -