It is said that yoga is an art of honorable living which is beneficial for body, mind and inner spirit. Yoga has been practiced from more than 5,000 years to enjoying its health benefits.
Yoga is considered for therapeutic as it helps to makes the body more flexible and also helps you to relax even in a stress stricken environment. This is a one of the foremost reasons why people prefer to yoga practice.
Following are some Physical Benefits of Yoga
Yoga decreases the pulse rate and respiratory rate.
Reduces the blood pressure
EMG activity decreases
Cardiovascular efficiency
Increases the respiratory efficiency
Normalizes the gastrointestinal function
Normalizes the endocrine function
Excretory functions improve
Increases the grip strength
Eye-hand coordination improves
Posture improves
Energy level increases
Weight normalizes
Sleep improves
Immunity increases
Pain decreases
Balance improves
Integrated functioning of body parts improves
Psychological Benefits of Yoga
Improves mood
Self-acceptance and self-actualization increase
Anxiety and Depression decrease
Hostility decreases
Concentration improves
Memory improves
Attention improves
Learning efficiency improves
Attention improves
Concentration improves
Memory improves
Learning efficiency improves
Symbol coding improves
Depth perception improves