We have been known that yoga could do wonders although it is not as popular as other relaxing and strengthening exercises. Scientists wanted to know whether this hype given to yoga is correct, and thereby many studies have come into the picture. It is understood that yoga is not only associated with physical strength concerning exercise but also it offers you the calmness and relaxation when you are practicing yoga with mediation.
People who suffer from depression may want to look to yoga as a complement to traditional therapies as the practice appears to lessen symptoms of the disorder, according to studies presented at the 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. Source
Practicing yoga will not only reduce your stress, but it also helps to reverse the DNA linked to stress. It is proven that yoga can be used to treat your depression levels. This happens because Yoga is associated with influencing GABA levels, this refers to gamma-aminobutyric acid, which is vital for controlling neural activity to produce calmness.
Mind-body interventions (MBIs) such as meditation, yoga and Tai Chi don't simply relax us; they can 'reverse' the molecular reactions in our DNA which cause ill-health and depression, according to a study. Source
There is a piece of evidence that practicing yoga could increase grey matter that is located in the in the cerebral cortex and subcortical areas in your brain, which may be decreased by the depression individuals. The consequences of which are poorer pain tolerances, memory impairment and decreased cognitive functioning. Therefore, fortunately, practicing yoga may increase grey matter.
Gray matter changes in the insula or internal structures of the cerebral cortex are most significant for pain tolerance. “Insula gray matter size correlates with pain tolerance, and increases in insula gray matter can result from ongoing yoga practice. Source
However, there is a limit to everything that we need to consider. Practicing yoga is a good thing, but practicing alone or without knowing specific basic knowledge could lead to significant unwanted consequences. This is because new research has shown that there has been an increased number of injuries for a considerable number of years.
Yoga causes musculoskeletal pain in 10 percent of people and exacerbates 21 percent of existing injuries, research shows. The findings come from the first prospective study to investigate injuries caused by recreational participation in yoga. The injury rate is up to 10 times higher than has previously been reported. Source
Therefore, although Yoga is a fantastic form of exercise to be fit and emotionally intense, which offers you any kind of asanas and breathing exercises, practicing it with a guru or tutor starting with small asanas gives you the best out of it.
I read that phrase and It dawned once again on me that abuse of anything will always cause problems no matter how good the intentions.
Instructors are very important in unknown territories. Thanks for this
This is informative post & i like to see health exercise content.
Great, I never image all the benefits that Yoga has, it hurts that I do not have any flexibility for that xD
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Breathing and correct postures allow us to face problems from a different perspective. With corporate yoga it is possible to face labor challenges from new approaches, thus improving performance
Thanks for the great info and post!
I just planned to start yoga next week during my lunch time
you will not regret!!! good luck!!!
Thank you!!!
Great article post.nice post
I love yoga!!!
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Interesting article, I love yoga! Thanks for sharing :)
I always love sport... Thanks for sharing this .. Yoga is cool
practicing alone or without knowing specific basic knowledge is sometime very dangerous.That will harm your normal body structure.My suggestion is do with an expart or yoga teacher.
Yup, yoga offers many benefits. I think almost everyone can benefit from doing yoga a few times per week
I started already, im working on connecting with my inner peace
lovely post ! No other words to say...
Very inspiring post! Keep up with good work! :)
I just need to inform you not trying to attack anyone that our creator God doesn't want us to do yoga because when we are doing yoga we are open to some other spirits that are not from God.
1 Timothy 4:1 The Spirit says clearly that in later times some believers will desert the Christian faith. They will follow spirits that deceive, and they will believe the teachings of demons.
1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
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Yoga is one of the most complete and most positive exercises for health, although in many countries it is not well known and they do not put it into practice, I think that every day this art expands more. Yoga brings many benefits for the human being, both health and mental, offers tranquility, balance, peace, strength and endurance. among others.
I started yoga when I was 11 years old. I am form Rishikesh. Took my first class when I was 14 lol. Yoga is a life style, sharing love, kindness and health :)
Good article..
I need to make time to make this apart of my life!
This post was great! Thank you so much for sharing. I have been seriously considering getting into yoga to help manage my stress!
Great informative content, I suspect this blog will be great help to many individuals including myself.
Yoga helps in building our mind and reducing stress, as already stated, check out other things that can help you build a stable mind.
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Need start doing some more yoga again! Thanks for the post!