"Yoga Is A Great Way To De-stress and Unwind"
In the history of yoga there are surprizingly a great many gaps although it is believed that the yoga tradition goes back at least 5000 years.
It is well known that yoga is good for you but did you know that yoga is currently being used as a therapy for infertility, M.S., Parkinsons and cancer to name but a few!
Reasearch has been done and it is estimated that around 90% of illness and disease is caused by stress! Yoga can actively reduce stress.
Our bodies have a fight or flight response to stress but also have a relaxation response. Yoga cam simulate that relaxation response through deep breathing and conscious relaxation techniques.
Yogas many postures and movements also help to increase blood and body fluid circulation. The inverted, twisted and compressing movements within a yoga routine aid the natural healing abilities of the body.
Holding the yoga postures for the correct length of time aid muscle and joint strength. The stretching involved in yoga can lengthen and tone each muscle providing a leaner look.
The practise of yoga encourages self-awareness and self-disipline and therefore creates a longing for a healthier lifestyle.
