Benefits Of Yoga

 

Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath and mind. This practice uses physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to improve overall health. Yoga developed as a spiritual practice thousands of years ago. Today, most people in the West who practice yoga do so for exercise or to reduce stress.

The benefits of yoga

Yoga can improve your overall fitness level and improve your posture and flexibility. Also can:

• Reduce your blood pressure and heart rate
• Help you relax
• Improve your self-confidence
• Reduce stress
• Improve your coordination
• Improve your concentration
• Help you sleep better
• Help digestion

Additionally, practicing yoga can also help with the following conditions:

• Anxiety
• Back pain
• Depression
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• Who should take precautions

Yoga in general is safe for most people. But you may need to avoid some yoga poses, or modify poses if you:

• She is pregnant
• You have high blood pressure
• have glaucoma
• You have sciatica
• have arthritis

Be sure to notify your yoga instructor if you have any of these conditions or any other injuries or health problems. A qualified yoga teacher should be able to help you find poses that are safe for you.