What Are the Health Benefits of Yoga?

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The benefits of various yoga techniques have been professed to improve body flexibility, performance, stress reduction, attainment of inner peace, and self-realization. The system has been advocated as a complementary treatment to aid healing of several ailments such as coronary heart disease, depression, anxiety disorders, asthma, and extensive rehabilitation for disorders including musculoskeletal problems and traumatic brain injury. The system has also been suggested as behavioral therapy for smoking cessation and substance abuse (including alcohol abuse).

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If you practice yoga, you may receive these benefits:

 

• Physical

• Improved body flexibility and balance

• Improved cardiovascular endurance (stronger heart)

• Improved digestion

• Improved abdominal strength

• Enhanced overall muscular strength

• Relaxation of muscular strains

• Weight control

• Increased energy levels

• Enhanced immune system

• Mental

• Relief of stress resulting from the control of emotions

• Prevention and relief from stress-related disorders

• Intellectual enhancement, leading to improved decision-making skills

• Spiritual

• Life with meaning, purpose, and direction

• Inner peace and tranquility

• Contentment