Yoga and Your Health
by Michael
Russell
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Yoga is more than just physical exercise; it is achieving a state of
mind. For millions of people, Yoga is a spiritual journey, one that has a
number of health benefits. Yoga can help you fulfil yourself both
spiritually and can help you hone your physical self into the best you can
be. Thus, the benefits of practicing it are three-fold; you will become
spiritually enlightened in addition to enjoying the physical benefits of
Yoga, which include improvement of both mind and body.
First, let us examine the physiological changes that occur when one
takes up the practice of Yoga. When you begin practicing it, you will find
that your balance enhances, your blood pressure will lower significantly,
your heart will work more proficiently and your endurance will also
increase. Likewise, your muscles will strengthen, your flexibility level
increases, your range of motion will ultimately improve; and you will find
that you have better immunity against communicable diseases. Also, you
will find that you achieve more restful and restorative sleep and your
physique will eventually display your new, healthful status.
Additionally, along with the myriad physical benefits derived from
practicing Yoga, you will be equally pleased with the psychological
benefits. For instance, Yoga can reduce the instances in which you
experience anxiety or depression, can improve your attention and
concentration span, can help you manage unruly emotions, your learning
abilities and your memory will improve, and your self-esteem and level of
confidence will improve. This, in addition to the physical benefits
produced by the practice of Yoga make it worthwhile, but there are even
more benefits to partaking in this form of exercise.
Practicing Yoga also has a number of biochemical advantages including
lower glucose levels, lower HDL and LDL cholesterol levels, a higher
haemoglobin count, a reduction in the level of sodium in your body, a
lowering of white blood cells in your body, a lowering of Triglycerides,
and an increase in certain vitamin levels in your system. Plus, through
the practice of Yoga, you will find that your alertness improves, your
focus increases, you reduce symptoms of fatigue and your entire well-being
is affected.
There are a variety of ways in which you can introduce yourself to the
practice of Yoga. You can take a public class or conversely, you can order
instructional videos and books to study at home or with friends. Likewise,
you can find information online. Further, there are even some Yogic
schools and you might be able to locate one in your local area.
Regardless of whether or not you decide to take classes or if you
decide to learn Yoga on your own, you should always pay a visit to your
physician for a full checkup before you engage in any new exercise
regimen. Also, you must bear in mind that when you start to practice Yoga
you should do so slowly. It serves no one if you strain a muscle when you
over exercise and you can incur serious and permanent injury if you are
not careful.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michael Russell - Your Independent guide to Yoga
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