Phenomenal Reasons Yoga Enhances Health

There is a growing body of evidence to validate yoga's health benefits. According to a 2017 national survey one in seven U.S. adults have started to do yoga in the past 12 months, and the numbers are rising. 

Post updated 2/26/24

This low impact fitness/lifestyle practice has been adopted by two billion people around the world, because "it works!" 

An all-inclusive yoga program detoxes and conditions mind, body, and spirit. It combines strength training, stretching, balance, and toning poses called asanas, with breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation. 

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Phenomenal Reasons Yoga Enhances Health

increases flexibility and tones body

creates muscle strength 
improves respiration, energy, and vitality
helps balance metabolism and hormones
nurtures mindfulness

raises body awareness

contributes to cardio and circulatory health

improves coordination and athletic performance

helps improve balance and protect against injury

reduces muscle tension, body aches and strain

reduces inflammation

relieves stress

improves power of concentration with calming effect

may help alleviate anxiety, depression, and insomnia 



boosts self-compassion

helps promote healthier eating habits

 supports weight reduction goals

provides motivation to exercise more regularly

encourages substantial longevity benefits

enhances overall wellness and life satisfaction

Those who maintain an ongoing yoga practice, notice it improves their physical condition. It also helps them release stress and psychological challenges more effectively than before they started doing yoga. 

Note: It's advisable and user friendly to take several classes in a yoga studio with a certified yoga teacher, before embarking on a home practice. 

Proper body alignment is an important element of a safe, successful exercise plan. 

This post is intended for informational purposes. See a fitness expert and health care professional for advice. Before starting a new physical activity, check with your health care provider.

Do you do yoga, and how does it help you? Please share in the comments section below. 

If you haven't tried yoga yet, will you consider it? Please share your answer below.

I encourage you to take steps to learn how to do yoga. It's been a valuable part of my self-care routine for close to forty years.

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