Yoga and How it

Benefits Your Health and Well-Being

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Yoga is a mind and body practice. It is based on a 5,000-year history in ancient Indian philosophy, with styles and variations that combine physical  postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, and relaxation to improve control of the mind and body, as well as enhance well-being.

 

Today's yoga has four main focal points:

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• exercise

• strength

• flexibility

• breathing

 

Combined, these focal points all boost physical and mental well-being.

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Dr. Jane Brotski teaches many styles of yoga classes locally for women and men, including specialty classes designed for women who are pregnant or who just recently gave birth. Participants  in her classes benefit physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

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According to Yoga Journal, here are 38 benefits of Yoga:

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1. Improves your flexibility

2. Builds muscle strength

3. Prevents cartilage and joint breakdown

4. Perfects your posture 

5. Protects your spine

6. Betters your bone health

7. Increases your blood flow

8. Drains your lymph nodes and boosts immunity

9. Ups your heart rate

10. Drops your blood pressure

11. Regulates your adrenal glands

12. Makes you happier

13. Promotes a healthy lifestyle

14. Lowers blood sugar

15. Helps you focus

16. Relaxes your system 

17. Improves your balance

18. Maintains your nervous system

19. Releases tension in your limbs

20. Helps you sleep deeper

21. Boosts your immune system functionality

22. Gives your lungs room to breathe

23. Prevents IBS and other digestive problems

24. Gives you peace of mind

25. Increases your self-esteem 

26. Eases your pain

27. Gives you inner strength

28. Helps you feel empowered

29. Helps keep you drug free

30. Builds awareness for transformation

31. Benefits your relationships

32. Uses sounds to soothe your sinuses

33. Guides your body's healing in your mind's eye

34. Keeps allergies and viruses at bay

35. Helps you serve others

36. Encourages self care

37. Supports your connective tissue

38. Gives you much needed "me time"