Eight Reasons to Practice Yoga

Posted on March 27, 2008 in Latest News

Yoga is the latest cult that has taken over everyone from a commoner to Hollywood celebrities. They all swear by the wonders that Yoga is doing for their body and mind. If you think that aint a reason enough for you take up Yoga. Here are eight more to drive you into the Yoga cult.

  1. Yoga increases the flexibility of your body, lubricates your joints, tones your muscles, and stretches your ligaments.
  2. Some Yoga asanas like the forward bends can tone your tummy.
  3. Yoga asanas improve your posture and restore the elasticity of your spine.
  4. Yoga asanas like shoulderstand and headstand improve the blood flow to your brain resulting in improved memory.
  5. Most Yoga postures have a massaging effect on the internal glands and organs of your body which enhances their performance and efficiency.
  6. Regular meditation calms your mind and alleviates anxiety and depression.
  7. Pranayama expands your lung capacity and improves the flow of the prana or the vital energy through your body.
  8. Yoga can lead to spiritual self-realization.

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