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6 Physical Health Benefits of Yoga

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Introduction

Yoga is an ancient Indian philosophy that was originally designed as a path to spiritual enlightenment.

Yoga means union. Its ultimate aim is to create a union between mind & body, for a healthy & balanced approach to life.

To achieve this, yoga uses movement, postures, breath, relaxation & meditation.

6 Physical Health Benefits of Yoga

Heating effect Combination of Ujjayi breathing technique & Asanas postures in yoga creates a heating effect which detoxifies the body. This improves circulation, normalises your blood pressure, improves your digestion and cleanses toxins away from your body.

Cardiovascular conditioning Yoga uses all muscles of your body & improves your flexibility, strength & tone. This helps weight loss & fat burning.

Balance Regular yoga practice gives you greater sense of balance & coordination.

Mobility Joints are moved through their full range of motion in yoga. This eases stiffness. Postures in yoga can reduce or help avoid long-term back pain.

Toning & Massage of internal organs This helps prevent some diseases and enhances functionality of organs.

Lung Function Deeper breathing which is taught in yoga improves lung function & increase oxygen intake. This also makes your body more alkaline. This restores your body's acid/alkaline ratio towards good health. Over-acidity can be harmful to bones & tissues, leading to arthritis, fatigue, mental fatigue, headaches & depression.