Yoga means “union” and refers to the union of body and mind. The practice of yoga has benefits both for the body and the mind and improves both physical and mental health.
First of all, the practice of yoga relieves stress. Many diseases experienced in modern day America are caused or influenced by stress. So relieving stress, which may have its most direct impact on your mental health, can also reduce physical disease.
Yoga strengthens and detoxifies your muscles and organs. It lubricates your joints and improves range of movement to people who may be limited in how far they can reach. Yoga helps you improve posture and strengthen your bones and spine.
Yoga has a beneficial effect on blood pressure. It improves circulation and lung capacity.
Yoga improves your stamina and raises your energy level.
Yoga can help you get a good night s sleep.
Yoga can improve your self-esteem and reduce anxiety and depression.
I can t think of any downside to yoga. Yet it has all these benefits. It seems like an easy decision to make. Introduce yoga into your life and you will reap mental and physical health benefit.
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