How Yoga can help us

1. Yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility.

Slow movements and deep breathing increase blood flow and warm up muscles, while holding a pose can build strength.

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2. Yoga helps with back pain relief.

Yoga is a gentle practice that is ideal for maintaining back strength and flexibility. It's also one of the more effective tools for helping reduce low back pain, the most common source of pain and disability among older adults.

11 Yoga Poses for Back Pain Relief | Slideshow | The Active Times 

 

3. Yoga can ease arthritis symptoms.

People with various types of arthritis who practice yoga regularly can reduce joint pain, improve joint flexibility and function, and lower stress and tension to promote better sleep. Many people turn to yoga as a way to exercise gently, as well as to reduce tension and improve joint flexibility.

5 Yoga Poses to Ease Arthritis - DoYou

4. Yoga benefits heart health.

Practicing yoga may help lower blood pressure, blood cholesterol and blood glucose levels, as well as heart rate, making it a useful lifestyle intervention.

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5. Yoga relaxes you, to help you sleep better.

Yoga is a gentle and restorative way to wind down your day. A national survey found that over 56% of people who did yoga found that it helped them get better sleep. Over 85% said yoga helped reduce stress.

4 Yoga Poses That Hep You Sleep Better & Relax Your Body - NDTV Food 

 

6. Yoga can mean more energy and brighter moods.

You may feel increased mental and physical energy, a boost in alertness and enthusiasm, and fewer negative feelings after getting into a routine of practicing yoga.

10 Yoga Poses To Feel Happier Fast 

 

7. Yoga helps you manage stress. 

The physical postures promote flexibility, relieve tension, and alleviate pain. Yoga poses may help you release physical blockages like muscle knots, helping release emotions and tension.

Yoga asanas for stress relief: These 5 yoga poses will help reduce stress  and anxiety | India.com 

 

8. Yoga connects you with a supportive community. 

Yoga may well be an individual path, but as with any good journey, it's made better by encountering inspirational people along the way. Cultivating a sense of connection within a community is essential for our well-being, and helps us to live more compassionate and inspired lives.

4 Ways to Use Yoga to Connect With Your Community - DoYou 

9. Yoga promotes better self-care. 

Yoga is one of the best methods of self-care since the benefits can be both physical and mental. Physical because yoga can help improve your strength, balance, and flexibility. Mentally, yoga's self-care advantages have been proven effective for those dealing with depression, anxiety, and stress

How to Use Yoga as a Self-Care Tool • Yoga Basics