The Healing Power of Yoga

The Healing Power of Yoga The more we learn about Yoga, the more we realize the benefits aren't all that we know before. Yoga helps people to - Relax:- To effectively combat stress, we need to activate the body's natural relaxation response. You can do this by practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, rhythmic exercise, and yoga. Encourages health:- Yoga is not just about working out, it's about a healthy lifestyle. The practice of yoga allows students to be still in a world consumed with chaos. Peace and tranquility achieved through focused training appeals to everyone. Increase flexibility and strength:- Yoga's focus on strength training and flexibility is an incredible benefit to your body. The postures are meant to strengthen your body from the inside-out, so you don't just look good, you feel good too. Now, in the largest study of yoga that used biological measures to assess results, it seems that those meditative sun salutations and downward dog poses can reduce inflammation, the body's way of reacting to injury or irritation. Finding the relaxation technique that's best for you :- How you react to stress may influence the relaxation technique that works best for you: 1. Do you tendto become angry, agitated, or keyed up? You may respond best to relaxation techniques that quiet you down, such as meditation, deep breathing, or guided imagery 2. Do you tendto become depressed, withdrawn, or spacedout? You may respond best to relaxation techniques that are stimulating and that energize your nervous system, such as rhythmic exercise 3. Do you tendto freeze-speeding up internally, while slowing down externally? Your challenge is to identify relaxation techniques that provide both safety and stimulation to help you “reboot" your system. Techniques such as mindfulness walking or power yoga might work well for you. Yoga in Australia: Results of a national survey Yoga Statistics Thirty in Hundred respondents practiced yoga for a specific health or medical reason which was seen to be improved by yoga practice. Of these, more people used yoga for stress management and anxiety than back, neck or shoulder problems, suggesting that mental health may be the primary health-related motivation for practicing yoga. IPractice yoga 30% for Health Isue IHealthy lifestyle choices 70% yoga plus Resource:- 1. http://yogaplus.com.au/ 2. http://news.nationalgeographic.com 3. http://www.helpguide.org w.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 4. www.yogapluS.com.au "Y©GA teaches us te cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured" Phone: 0435 770 395 B.K.S. Tyengar Address: 2/12 Langmore Lane, Berwick