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Yoga Health BenefitsYoga For Beginners GuideWe know the benefits that regular exercise has on our well being and yoga is especially beneficial as it brings the mind, body and spirit together and when this occurs it is thought that our body is in perfect harmony. Yoga is a therapeutic form of exercise which helps you to become more aware of your body's posture and alignment, practicing yoga on a daily basis will make your body more flexible and help you to relax easier after the most stressful of days. People who practice yoga on a daily basis are said to feel more energetic, more at peace and happier in general. Yoga has many benefits on your health and these benefits can be divided into three main categories: The physiological benefits of yoga * It helps to stabilise the nervous system therefore making it easier to relax. * Respiratory and pulse rates will decrease. * People suffering from high blood pressure found that blood pressure lowers. * Cardiovascular efficiency is increased. * Respiratory efficiency increases. * Flexibility in the joints increase. * Hand to eye coordination increases. * Reaction times increase. * Overall posture is improved. * Strength and resilience to illness improve. * Energy levels increase. * People with weight problems have found that their weight evens out. * Sleep improves. * Balance improves which is particularly helpful for the elderly. Psychological benefits of yoga * Overall mood and sense of well being improves. * Anxiety and depression decrease. * Concentration and attention span improves. * The ability to learn increases. * Social skills improve. * Self acceptance and confidence improves. * Depth perception increases. Biochemical benefits of yoga * Glucose and sodium levels decrease. * The cholesterol level decreases. * Haemoglobin increases. * The total white blood cell count decreases. * The vitamin c level will increase. * Serum proteins in the body increase. The benefits of yoga against other exercise routines * A lower risk of injury during exercise. * Effort is minimal with maximum benefit to be gained. * More relaxing. * Can be done anywhere without any special equipment. * People of any age can yoga in some form. * Focusing on the meditation part of yoga makes sure boredom doesn't set in as it can do with other forms of exercise. * Balanced activity within all muscle groups. * The brain gets a workout as well as the muscles. Yoga when undertaken on a daily basis is thought to help people of all ages with a variety of medical problems; it is especially helpful for treating people with depression as yoga is one of the most relaxing forms of exercise that can be done. The meditation part of yoga is particularly helpful for people suffering from anxiety, with techniques learnt especially for dealing with stress related problems. People suffering from respiratory problems can easily take part in yoga without getting breathless as they might from other exercise plans and the relaxation side to yoga benefits the asthmatic due to the breathing exercises. Older people can take part in classes and find that their joints and spine are more supple, yoga also helps with the balance and concentration in older people and studies suggest that the elderly are less prone to falling when practicing yoga on a daily basis. Filed under: Yoga For Beginners Guide |
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