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"Yoga"

by James Nsien2

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Yoga is a science that has been practiced for thousands of years. It is consists of Ancient Theories, observations and principles about the mind and body connection which is now being proven by modern medicine. Substantial research has been conducted to look at the Health Benefits of Yoga  from the Yoga Postures (Asanas), Yoga Breathing (Pranayama), and Meditation. The information on Yoga Poses & Benefits are grouped into three categories-physiological, psychological, biochemical effects. Furthermore, scientists have laid these results against the benefits of regular exercise

 

The ultimate goal of yoga is to reach complete peacefulness of body and mind, helping you relax and manage stress and anxiety. Traditional yoga philosophy requires that students adhere to this mission through behavior, diet and meditation. But if you're simply looking for better stress management and not an entire lifestyle change, yoga can still help.

 

 

Physiological Benefits of Yoga

 

 

·           Stable autonomic nervous system equilibrium

·           Pulse rate decreases

·           Respiratory rate decreases

·           Blood Pressure decreases (of special significance

              for hyporeactors)

·           Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) increases

·           EEG - alpha waves increase (theta, delta, and

              beta waves also increase during various stages of

              meditation)

·           EMG activity decreases

·           Cardiovascular efficiency increases

·           Respiratory efficiency increases

·           Gastrointestinal function normalizes

·           Endocrine function normalizes

·           Excretory functions improve

·           Musculoskeletal flexibility and joint range of

           motion increase

·            Breath-holding time increases

·            Joint range of motion increase

·            Grip strength increases

·            Eye-hand coordination improves

·            Dexterity skills improve

·            Reaction time improves

·            Posture improves

·            Strength and resiliency increase

·            Endurance increases

·            Energy level increases

·            Weight normalizes

·            Sleep improves

·            Immunity increases

·            Pain decreases

·            Steadiness improves

·            Depth perception improves

·            Balance improves

·            Integrated functioning of body parts improves

 

 

Psychological Benefits of Yoga

 

 

·           Somatic and kinesthetic awareness increase

·           Mood improves and subjective well-being

          increases

·           Self-acceptance and self-actualization increase

·           Social adjustment increases

·           Anxiety and Depression decrease

·           Hostility decreases

·           Concentration improves

·           Memory improves

·           Attention improves

·           Learning efficiency improves

·           Mood improves

·           Self-actualization increase

·            Social skills increases

·            Well-being increases

·            Somatic and kinesthetic awareness increase

·            Self-acceptance increase

·            Attention improves

·            Concentration improves

·            Memory improves

·            Learning efficiency improves

·            Symbol coding improves

·            Depth perception improves

·            Flicker fusion frequency improves

 

 

Biochemical Benefits of Yoga

 

 

·    Glucose decreases

·    Sodium decreases

·    Total cholesterol decreases

·    Triglycerides decrease

·    HDL cholesterol increases

·    LDL cholesterol decreases

·    VLDL cholesterol decreases

·    Cholinesterase increases

·    Catecholamines decrease

·    ATPase increases

·    Hematocrit increases

·    Hemoglobin increases

·    Lymphocyte count increases

·    Total white blood cell count decreases

·    Thyroxin increases

·    Vitamin C increases

·    Total serum protein increases

 

James Nsien2

Health and Personal Care

http://jamesnsien.ws/blog