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Friday, 28 October 2011

Benefits of Yoga

Yoga Posture
Yoga Posture
List of Benefits/Advantages of Yoga :

1. Increases Breathing Capacity - Daily exercises of yoga will help to increase our lung function and set off the body's relaxation response.
2. Increases Flexibility - Some people even cannot touch their toes, but they can do so by practicing yoga daily. The benefits of yoga will include lengthening the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your body to help you become more flexible.

3. Increased Strength - Many yoga poses require you to support the weight of your own body in new ways, including balancing on one leg or supporting yourself with your arms . Some exercises require you to move slowly in and out of poses, which also increases strength.
4. Manages Weight - Exercising Yoga daily manages your weight. If you are too fat it will burn your fats and will make you fit.
5. Reduces Stress -Yoga can help reduce the effects of stress on your body. One of the benefits of yoga is that it encourages relaxation and can lower the amount of cortisol in your body.

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