The traditional Indian yoga practice involves a wide variety of mind and body exercise involving various poses, breathing exercise, relaxation and meditation. Yoga exercises can be easily altered as per the needs of the individual with various health problems. Apart from practicing yoga for a particular health disorder, it can also practice regular as yoga boosts your energy level and improve your over-all wellbeing.
• Cardiovascular efficiency increases
• Respiratory efficiency increases
• Stable autonomic nervous system equilibrium
• Pulse rate decreases
• Respiratory rate decreases
• Blood Pressure decreases
• Total cholesterol decreases
• HDL cholesterol increases
• LDL cholesterol decreases
• Gastrointestinal function normalizes
• Endocrine function normalizes
• Excretory functions improve
• Breath-holding time increases
• Joint range of motion increase
• Reaction time improves
• Posture improves
• Energy level increases
• Weight normalizes
• Sleep improves
• Immunity increases
• Pain decreases
• Steadiness improves Balance improves
• Mood improves
• Self-acceptance and self-actualization increase
• Anxiety and Depression decrease
• Makes your stress-free
• Memory improves
• Attention and Concentration improves
• Learning efficiency improves
• Normalization of muscle tone
Anybody who wishes to lead a health and a physical fit life can perform yoga no-matter how old or young you are. You size and fitness level does not really matter because there is a alternation or modification for every yoga pose. The whole idea is to explore your limits and not to strive for some kind of perfection.
Look for a yoga instructor who teaches you but does not pushes you, who offers modifications and who works with you’re on your limitations. Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move comfortable. Use a yoga mat for cushion and avoid slipping. If it hurts, stop, but always remember “no pain no gain”. Having patients and feeling good about you and your world is the way for a yogi.