Top 10 science-based benefits of Yoga

1. BENEFITS OF YOGA Top 10 science-based benefits of Yoga Yuvaap © 2022

2. INTRODUCTION Rooted from the Sanskrit word" Yuj" which means union, Yoga is essentially a humble union of mind, body, and soul through the power of breath. It is not only beneficial for your physical and mental health but also for your spiritual wellbeing. Yuvaap © 2022

3. Science-based Benefits of Yoga Practicing yoga is said to come with many physical and psychological wellness benefits. Let’s have a look at the science based benefits of Yoga. Yuvaap © 2022

4. 01 It Improves Flexibility Many people include yoga in their fitness routine to improve their flexibility.Regular stretching helps with muscle soreness and helps in gaining flexibility in your back, shoulder, and neck muscles. Stretching your body in new ways also increases the greater range of motion. Yuvaap © 2022

5. 02 Eases the Pain in the Lower Back and Arthritis Regular practice of yoga is beneficial in reducing pain. Movement in yoga is low impact which increases the mobility of the joints without further injuring them, It strengthens the muscles around the joints, hence great for your bone health. People suffering from arthritis find great relief in yoga. Yuvaap © 2022

6. 03 Good for Heart Health Studies have shown that practicing yoga improves your heart health by lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart rate like any conventional exercise such as walking. Yoga incorporates deep breathing exercises that affect the vagus nerve that deals with the parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system promotes relaxation and lower heart rate, Ultimately improving the functioning of the heart. Yuvaap © 2022

7. 04 Improves Breathing Yoga incorporates a deep breathing exercise called pranayama that teaches us to take a deep diaphragmatic breath which is beneficial for the entire body. The benefits of pranayama are immense for physical and mental health both on and off the mat. Deeper diaphragmatic breathing improves the capacity of the lungs. Kapalbhati pranayama helps in clearing nasal passages and the practice of ujjayi breath has a calming effect on the nervous system. Yuvaap © 2022

8. 05 Helps in Losing Weight Studies have shown that yoga styles such as Iyengar, Bikram, and ashtanga vinyasa yoga are very effective when it comes to losing weight due to their aerobic nature. People who practice yoga tend to eat mindfully, which promotes healthy eating habits that further help in losing weight, controlling blood sugar, and dealing with binge eating disorders. Yuvaap © 2022

9. 06 Beneficial in Controlling Diabetes Studies have shown that regular practice of yoga, pranayama lowers the blood sugar level, bad cholesterol. It increases insulin sensitivity in the body, which further regulates blood sugar levels. People suffering from diabetes who practice yoga have shown significant improvements in their diabetes and overall wellbeing. Yuvaap © 2022

10. 07 Stress Management Yoga has been known for its stress-relieving properties for ages. Regular practice of yoga lowers the secretion of cortisol, which is a stress hormone. Most yoga incorporates meditation which promotes mind-body connection, enhances stress management ability, and makes you feel more positive. Yuvaap © 2022

11. 08 Improve Sleep Deep breathing exercise in yoga reduces stress and anxiety that helps you to relax and sleep peacefully after a long tiring day. It regulates the secretion of melatonin hormone which is a sleep-inducing hormone. Also, studies have shown that the practice of yoga Nidra is immensely beneficial for people who are suffering from insomnia. It not only helps them to sleep but also significantly improves their quality of sleep. Yuvaap © 2022

12. 09 Great for Mental Health Practicingyoga asana is immensely beneficial in bringing calmness to your mind. Yoga has a very positive impact on people suffering from depression  It has an amazing mood-boosting effect. All you need is to surrender to the mat. Yoga poses such as leg up the wall and savasana have amazing relaxing properties. Yuvaap © 2022

13. 10 It Boosts Confidence Now it can be a little surprising, but yes, yoga helps in building confidence. It teaches you to feel safe in your body, let go of every insecurity, and accept it with its flaws, and when you are comfortable in your own body, it boosts your confidence. Yuvaap © 2022

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15. CONCLUSION Who doesn't want a life full of health, prosperity, and peace, people will do anything to live a beautiful life but the secret to happiness lies in small things and habits repeated day in and day out which ultimately change us to become better, Yoga is one such life-changing practice, few minutes devoted to yoga can fill your life with joy and mindfulness. So why wait any further? Start yoga, stay happy. Yuvaap © 2022

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