Yoga is now established as one of the most beneficial and empowering forms of exercise for the body and the spirit. But it is worth knowing - even those who have not made their first steps on the yoga path - what are the benefits that make it stand out among many other forms of practice, with the certification of scientific research.

We will refer to some of the basic features of yoga, which, as we shall see, escape from purely physical stimulation.

Balance & flexibility

Yoga could be synonymous with balance and flexibility. And of course, these skills can play an important role in developing other athletic performance based on balance and flexibility.

Physical strength

Many attitudes have as their objective and as a precondition the muscular empowerment. For example, the down dog stance is one of them. In a related study, 79 adults who participated in a series of basic stops for 24 weeks (six days a week) led to significant muscle strength and endurance, particularly the upper body. Women who participated lost weight and decreased body fat.

Sleep

A specific category of body positions can help improve sleep. Although in fact yoga overall helps balance, harmony and personal serenity, and therefore sleep. For those who have a particular sleep problem, stretching is recommended.

Scientific research showed that those who did yoga had better quality sleep, longer in duration, while on awakening they felt more rested.

Backache

Specific attitudes seem to help in dealing with back pain. Although this is a problem that your doctor should have the first and last word, however, strengthening or relaxing the muscles, on a case-by-case basis, with a guarantee will help to treat your problem.

Even a similar 2005 survey found that yoga was more effective than other exercises to deal with middle problems. Indeed, it was particularly encouraging that the positive results were several months long, several months after people were involved in the survey. 

Anxiety & depression

Experts believe that yoga can help fight and regulate mental illness. In particular, it can help deal with anxiety, post traumatic stress and depression. It helps to regulate stress response systems by lowering blood pressure and facilitating breathing, while other studies have shown that it is related to a decrease in cortisol secretion.

Aggeliki Koskeridou 

Holistic Doctor – Counseling Psychotherapist

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

MSc c. Health Psychology

www.AggelikiKoskeridou.com

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