Yoga Can Improve Your State of Mind & Body

Dr. Purushothaman
January 16, 2014

 

More and more people are turning to Yoga as one of the best ways to keep themselves looking and feeling great. In Manhattan, yoga studios are available in every neighborhood from the Upper West Side to the Lower East Side. No matter where you are in New York City, yoga is just right around the corner. You can find personalized and attentive service, group classes, and even one on one sessions if you prefer. In some cases a Manhattan yoga instructors can even come to your home for a private session. People participate in yoga for several reasons. While it is hard to sum up the myriad of benefits one can gain from doing yoga, here are the more commonly derived benefits Manhattan residents mention when asked why they love to do yoga!
Special breathing techniques are used in yoga to teach people to time their breaths to flow smoothly. This improves endurance and leads to intense relaxation. Over time and continuous practice of yoga breathing techniques, you will become more relaxed, leading to the release of stress and an overall sense of calmness. This alone may be the single most important reason for Manhattan residents to practice yoga!
Make no mistake, yoga is challenging. At the same time, it is very rewarding and a great way to exercise without adding stress on your joints. Performing yoga for an extended period of time will improve your posture, help you tone up, and help with overall calorie burn. This can be accomplished in a few minutes of devotion each day. Losing weight naturally means you have a better chance of maintaining this new healthy weight once you╒ve reached your goal. Flexibility is also greatly increased through yoga while decreasing the risk of injury. Yoga postures require using all parts of the body and stretching them, offering this great flexibility.
You've probably heard other yogis mention that yoga Manhattan is good for your health. Past studies have shown that yoga in Manhattan offers a great deal of health benefits. Some of the most commonly mentioned are lower back pain relief, lower blood pressure, regulating asthma, and even a great way to maintain a healthy weight. Those who practice yoga are also shown to have an increase in energy throughout the day.
As touched on before, yoga can have a positive affect on one╒s state of mind. Yoga has many spiritual benefits. Practicing yoga can offer mental clarity and stability. It helps you to think clearly so you can make better decisions. Yoga has also been shown to improve serotonin levels in the brain, resulting in a decrease in depression, helping one make better decisions while having a more positive outlook and image of themselves.

 

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