Sometimes it amazes me to see all the new television infomercials on gadgets and videos on improving ones health and well being. There is one strong hold on low impact exercise that not only improves your body but also improves your psychological state. Yoga is the one exercise program that can do all this an more. When one is practicing yoga regularly they begin to sense an improved feeling of well being and postive energy.
The practice of yoga consists of stretches, movements and poses which provides stimulation to many of the joints, ligaments and tendons, some of which are rarely used for any extended period of time. Once the body gets used to this stretching one will begin to see and feel the benefits of increased flexibility to your entire body.
Yoga is also a great way to tone your body. Through the stretching of the muscles, moving in a slow precise manner and holding the body in certain positions one will experience the benefits of a more toned and firmer body.
An additional benefit that many do not realize is that yoga also stimulates your glands and organs. It has been shown to massage the prostate gland for better prostate performance.
The gentle stretching of your muscles and joints when doing yoga maximizes blood circulation in your body enabling your body to eliminate toxins, provide oxygen to your body and in turn slows aging.
Because yoga incorporates precise breathing, focus and movements one will also experience many mental health benefits. One can experience better concentration, reduced anxiety, better sleep and a better more confident well being.
An exercise like yoga through the bending and stretching of the spine builds strength, endurance and lowers the stress hormone that cause aging. The reduction of stress will reduce the acidic conditions within the body and enabling your body to intake more oxygen. Yoga can stimulate the nervous system, providing balance which will help to reduce anxiety and depression.
When using yoga as a regular exercise routine it will help to create a more positive mind and body. This in turn puts your mind in a positive healthy state which helps to keep your body looking and feeling good. Yoga allows your body to continually rejuvenate which increase your positive energy and feeling of well being. You will notice improved posture through a straigher back, elongated hamstrings and an overall feeling of focused energy and a confident state of mind.
Yes it is true that people are living longer today but the real question is what is their quality of life? If you have the option to start now and exercise your body using a low impact stretching and toning exercise, enabling your body and mind to get into a place of optimal health and well being or to have to rely on doctors to poke and prod at you and prescribe medication after medication, what would your choice be?
As the entire planet looks to find better ways of living and to improve their health and well being, yoga will grow in popularity as an exercise program able to deliver the increased health within your body, enabling all to find better health and improve their quality of life.
