Benefits Of Yoga

The most important benefit of yoga is physical and mental therapy. The aging process, which is largely an artificial condition, caused mainly by autointoxication or self-poisoning, can be slowed down by practicing yoga. By keeping the body clean, flexible and well lubricated, we can significantly reduce the catabolic process of cell deterioration. To get the maximum benefits of yoga one has to combine the practices of yogasanas , pranayama and meditation .

1. Yoga is known to increase flexibility; yoga has postures that trigger the joints of the body other exercise doesn't reach.
2. Back Pain : Back pain is the most common reason to seek medical attention. Yoga has consistently been used to cure and prevent back pain by enhancing strength and flexibility. Both acute and long-term stress can lead to muscle tension and exacerbate back problems.
3. Mood Change And Vitality : Mental health and physical energy are difficult to quantify, but virtually everyone who participates in yoga over a period of time reports a positive effect on outlook and energy level. Yogic stretching and breathing exercises have been seen to result in an invigorating effect on both mental and physical energy and improved mood.
4. High Blood Pressure : The relaxation and exercise components of yoga have a major role to play in the treatment and prevention of high blood pressure (hypertension). A combination of biofeedback and yogic breathing and relaxation techniques has been found to lower blood pressure and reduce the need for high blood pressure medication in people suffering from it.
5. Yoga also massages all organs of the body, Yoga exercises the internal organs other exercise doesn't reach.
6. Exercise Benefits :
   1. Sympathetic Nervous System dominates
   2. Cortical regions of brain dominate
   3. Rapid forceful movements
   4. Increased muscle tension
   5. Higher risk of injury
   6. Moderate to high caloric consumption
   7. Effort is maximized