Physical and Mental
Physical Benefits
relieves muscular tension (caused by stress) throughout the body
Improves posture, range of motion and balance
Restores joint mobility and flexibility
Strengthens muscles
Increases lung capacity and respiratory health
Develops core strength, decreasing back pain
Pressure on the glandular system of the body stimulates and increases the efficiency of how the body works
Yoga For BACK Pain
In numerous studies yoga has proven helpful in reducing back pain. It's the physical part as well as the relaxation incurred that reduces pain..
Yoga works at reducing pain because it is so effective in dealing with stress. Enduring pain keeps your body's stress response system stuck in the "on" position. When you're stressed out, you breathe more quickly and erratically. Muscles tense - mood plummets. All making pain worse. Yoga, starting with simple breathing exercises, can reliably shift the body from the flight-or-fight stress reaction to relaxation. Postures are then done that safely stretch and strengthen back and core muscles.
http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/got-back-pain-yoga-can-help-3-tips-2-how-to-videos/
Mental Benefits of Yoga
Releases anxiety - discharges frenetic energy, while infusing power and abundance
Instills positive energy
Relieves mental and psychological stress
Improves concentration, mental clarity and function
Cultivates peace and equanimity within
Yoga teaches us how to slow down and choose how we respond to situations, as opposed to mindlessly reacting.
This feeling spills over into our daily lives and we discover our personal power.
