Yoga can have a dramatic impact on the body. Through the attentive focus on voluntary as well as involuntary muscle groups, a great level of control can be achieved. A higher level of control will yield improved physical and mental health. Some of the benefits of Yoga are categorized below.
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Psychological Benefits: Increase
Somatic and Kinesthetic awareness
Mood
Self-acceptance
Self-control
Ability to control weight
Concentration
Steadiness/Dexterity
Has been linked to increases in ability to fight life threatening diseases (AIDS, cancer,)
Decrease
Anger
Stress
Reduce insomnia
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Physiological Benefits: Increase
Stability of parasympathetic nervous system (calming system)
Organ functioning
Immune system
Flexibility
Muscle tone
Stamina
Energy level
Physical balance
Circulation
Quality of sleep
Decrease
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Back/Neck pain
