Top 10 Science-Based Benefits of Yoga

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BENEFITS OF YOGA

• Top 10 science-based benefits of Yoga

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INTRODUCTION

• Rooted from the Sanskrit word" Yuj" which means
  union, Yoga is essentially a humble union of
  mind, body, and soul through the power of breath.
  It is not only beneficial for your physical and
  mental health but also for your spiritual
  wellbeing.

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Science-based Benefits of Yoga

• Practicing yoga is said to come with many
  physical and psychological wellness benefits.
  Lets have a look at the science based benefits
  of Yoga.

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01 It Improves Flexibility

• Many people include yoga in their fitness routine
  to improve their flexibility. Regular stretching
  helps with muscle soreness and helps in gaining
  flexibility in your back, shoulder, and neck
  muscles. Stretching your body in new ways also
  increases the greater range of motion.

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02 Eases the Pain in the Lower Back and Arthritis
Regular practice of yoga is beneficial in
reducing pain. Movement in yoga is low impact
which increases the mobility of the joints
without further injuring them, It strengthens the
muscles around the joints, hence great for your
bone health. People suffering from arthritis find
great relief in yoga.
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03 Good for Heart Health

• Studies have shown that practicing yoga improves
  your heart health by lowering blood pressure,
  cholesterol, and heart rate like any conventional
  exercise such as walking. Yoga incorporates deep
  breathing exercises that affect the vagus nerve
  that deals with the parasympathetic nervous
  system. The parasympathetic nervous system
  promotes relaxation and lower heart rate,
  Ultimately improving the functioning of the heart.

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04 Improves Breathing
Yoga incorporates a deep breathing exercise
called pranayama that teaches us to take a deep
diaphragmatic breath which is beneficial for the
entire body. The benefits of pranayama are
immense for physical and mental health both on
and off the mat. Deeper diaphragmatic breathing
improves the capacity of the lungs. Kapalbhati
pranayama helps in clearing nasal passages and
the practice of ujjayi breath has a calming
effect on the nervous system.
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05 Helps in Losing Weight

• Studies have shown that yoga styles such as
  Iyengar, Bikram, and ashtanga vinyasa yoga are
  very effective when it comes to losing weight due
  to their aerobic nature. People who practice yoga
  tend to eat mindfully, which promotes healthy
  eating habits that further help in losing weight,
  controlling blood sugar, and dealing with binge
  eating disorders.

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06 Beneficial in Controlling Diabetes
Studies have shown that regular practice of yoga,
pranayama lowers the blood sugar level, bad
cholesterol. It increases insulin sensitivity in
the body, which further regulates blood sugar
levels. People suffering from diabetes who
practice yoga have shown significant improvements
in their diabetes and overall wellbeing.
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07 Stress Management

• Yoga has been known for its stress-relieving
  properties for ages. Regular practice of yoga
  lowers the secretion of cortisol, which is a
  stress hormone. Most yoga incorporates meditation
  which promotes mind-body connection, enhances
  stress management ability, and makes you feel
  more positive.

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08 Improve Sleep

• Deep breathing exercise in yoga reduces stress
  and anxiety that helps you to relax and sleep
  peacefully after a long tiring day. It regulates
  the secretion of melatonin hormone which is a
  sleep-inducing hormone. Also, studies have shown
  that the practice of yoga Nidra is immensely
  beneficial for people who are suffering from
  insomnia. It not only helps them to sleep but
  also significantly improves their quality of
  sleep.

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09 Great for Mental Health

• Practicing yoga asana is immensely beneficial in
  bringing calmness to your mind. Yoga has a very
  positive impact on people suffering from
  depression  It has an amazing mood-boosting
  effect. All you need is to surrender to the mat.
  Yoga poses such as leg up the wall and savasana
  have amazing relaxing properties.

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10 It Boosts Confidence

• Now it can be a little surprising, but yes, yoga
  helps in building confidence. It teaches you to
  feel safe in your body, let go of every
  insecurity, and accept it with its flaws, and
  when you are comfortable in your own body, it
  boosts your confidence.

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CONCLUSION

• Who doesn't want a life full of health,
  prosperity, and peace, people will do anything to
  live a beautiful life but the secret to happiness
  lies in small things and habits repeated day in
  and day out which ultimately change us to become
  better, Yoga is one such life-changing practice,
  few minutes devoted to yoga can fill your life
  with joy and mindfulness. So why wait any
  further? Start yoga, stay happy.

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