Health Benefits of Yoga
Leonard in Health
Jan 22, 2020 • 2 min Read
Do you find yourself always stressed out? Are you experiencing anxiety? Is your health unstable? Do you find your situation very depressing?
The global average of stress is at 35%. The Philippines is significantly higher at 58% according to Gallup’s Annual Global Emotions report. Stress has been reported as the main cause of many types of diseases and health issues.
Do you know that YOGA can help you overcome or lessen stress?
Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word “Yugi” which means union. Yoga is an ancient practice that brings together the mind, body and soul. Yoga combines breathing exercises, meditation, and poses that are designed to relieve stress and promote relaxation.
Here are some of the health benefits from practicing yoga at least twice a week:
- Yoga decreases the level of stress in the body.
Our body produces a hormone called cortisol,the primary stress hormone. By practicing yoga, the amount of cortisol in our body is controlled and is lessened, making ourselves feel more relaxed and relieved from stressors.
- Yoga helps relieve anxiety.
Everyday changes demand a lot of adjustments and cause anxiety. Yoga unites the mind and body, and leads to reduced anxiety. Mindfulness as a knock-on effect of yoga adds to a less stressed existence.
- Yoga improves strength, flexibility, and posture.
As we get older, our posture starts to deteriorate while others experience early signs of osteoporosis. Some of our daily routine causes inactivity resulting in a peculiar posture. Yoga’s poses and stretches help strengthen our bones, increase our energy level, and improve our posture.
- Yoga promotes clear thinking and mindfulness.
Yoga’s meditation together with its rhythmic breathing helps you clear your mind from stressors in the environment, allowing you to think clearer and be able decide correctly.
- Yoga improves mood.
With less stress, clear thinking, good posture, and all those little body and mind achievements after doing yoga, it is no wonder that the quality of life gets better by doing yoga. If you’re thinking of ways on how to relieve stress in your life and to improve your way of living, consider yoga.
Send a message to Yoga Philippines (@YogaPhOfficial on facebook) at +639175009642 if you wish to experience yoga. It can be positively addictive.
