Yoga is very much a part of the mainstream culture as much as any form of exercise. However, Yoga is more than just an exercise. It’s benefits go beyond the realm of the body and mind to create a positive life and environment.
1) Holistic Fitness - True health comes from not only being physically fit, but also mentally and emotionally balanced. Yoga postures, pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation are a holistic fitness package. By synchronizing the breath with the body, Yoga brings your attention into the present moment. At the end of a Yoga session, you should expect to feel refreshed on all levels.
2) Weight Loss - Besides being a form of exercise, yoga also calms down the mind and impulsive tendencies, which leads to an enhanced ability to slow down and make healthier decisions when it comes to food.
Sun Salutations, when practiced daily, are one of the best yogic tools for managing weight, as they work every part of the body while increasing the heart rate.
3) Stress Relief - Yoga links our body to our mind with the help of the breath. When we take the time, even just five minutes, to focus our attention on the way our body feels, the content of our mind, and the quality of our breath, we enter into the present moment, which is a constant source of peace.
4) Inner Peace - Peace is a state of being that can be cultivated with the help of Yoga. Yoga is one of the best ways to calm a disturbed mind and bring ourselves to a place of peace.
And the best part is, you don’t have to pay for plane ticket! Practicing yoga is like taking yourself on a small holiday every day of the week. The more you practice and connect with your feelings of inner peace, the more your daily routine will seem as fun as a vacation.
5) Improved Immunity - Disharmony in the mind can manifest as an ailment in the body (think irritable bowel syndrome). Yoga massages the internal organs, strengthens muscles, and increases blood circulation, all of which detoxify the body.
Yoga also increases circulation of the lymphatic system (lymph is a clear, watery fluid that moves bacteria and viruses out of the body). Breathing techniques and meditation also release stress and improve immunity.
6) Increases Awareness - A restless mind is not exactly a peaceful or an efficient mind. When our mind is restless we miss out on the present moment, which is where all the magic is. When practicing yoga, because our attention is focused on the most present parts of yourself (our body and breath), we can create a state of increased awareness, which brings the mind to the present moment, where it can stay happy and focused.
7) Better Relationships - Yoga can even help improve your relationship with your spouse, parents, friends and loved ones. Human relationships are many a time based on feelings and when our feelings are a little off the balance or when we feel a little downtown in our vibrations, our relationships also end to suffer.
Yoga and meditation help to maintain a balance between our emotions and the way we act out and extend our ability to listen, be attentive, and have compassion.
8) Increased Energy - We live in a fast-paced world that places increasing demands on our mental and physical energy, not to mention to constant flow of information available at our fingertips on our phones and computers. A few minutes of yoga everyday provides the secret to feeling fresh and energetic even after a long day. The breath is naturally energizing, as it oxygenates the blood and brain. Taking just a few minutes to move your body can wake you up and even kick your caffeine habit!
9) Better Flexibility and Posture - Bad Posture is one of the modern day diseases brought on by the onslaught of technology and a sedentary lifestyle. regular yoga practice stretches and tones the muscles and helps improve posture. Yoga brings mental awareness to the body, which can lead to an increased awareness of posture throughout the day.
10) Increases Intuition - When we practice yoga, we activate and communicate with all the parts of our body, creating coherence in our brain and integration in our entire system. This increases our intuitive ability in a way that allows us to effortlessly realize what decisions are best to make.
10 secret ways Yoga changes your life for the better
from Keep Calm Do Yoga https://keepcalmdoyoga.tumblr.com/post/168718697825
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