Monday, November 17, 2008

Benefits of Yoga and Viv

By Kiiera Success Group

A century old practice for health, exercise and meditation is Yoga. A trained expert should be consulted by beginners to reduce risks of torn muscles and physical injury. Yoga classes can be found at local gymns, exercise classes, and the YMCAs. Yoga benefits are extraordinary, and the number of classes being offered in communities has expanded. There are physical, emotional and also mental benefits to these exercises.

One benefit you will notice from Yoga is an increased flexibility and range of motion. Through this increased motion and flexibility your joints and ligaments receive increased lubrication. Investigative research has found the non-strenuous positions benefit other parts of the body as well.

Muscle tone improves and is stimulated with strengthening moves and repeated motion. Strengthening and stretching increases Blood supply to the body's organs and muscles. Toxins are flushed out through this process and nourishment is provided to the cells.

The autonomic nervous system and pulse rate are stabilized through meditation as an added bonus; decreased respiratory rate, blood pressure is also decreased, and improved cardiovascular function as well as improved dexterity and reaction time. People notice an increase in endurance and energy, better sleep, and altogether better body parts function.

Less mood swings and overall better moods are also reported by individuals who begin to practice yoga. Also they have noticed better social adjustment as well as an improvement in concentration, better memory and an greater attention span. Many have noticed a decrease in hostility, their learning ability and their depth perception improved also.

Yoga practitioners reported a calmer attitude and mind that lasted all day. This also leads to less stress and anxiety, which reduced weight gain. Yoga offers many benefits for the body and mind. This translates into improvement of health, a calm mind and spirit, and a flexible body. Those who practice yoga notice they are more able to maintain normal weight and have fewer problems with arthritis and joint pain.

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