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Physical & Mental Benefits of practicing Yoga

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Physical benefits

* Increased flexibility
* Increased muscle strength and tone
* Improved respiration, energy and vitality
* Maintaining a balanced metabolism
* Weight reduction
* Cardio and circulatory health
* Improved athletic performance
* Protection from injury



Mental benefits

* Aside from the physical benefits, one of the best benefits of yoga is how it helps a person manage stress, which is known to have devastating effects on the body and mind. “Stress can reveal itself in many ways, including back or neck pain, sleeping problems, headaches, drug abuse, and an inability to concentrate.

* Yoga’s incorporation of meditation and breathing can help improve a person’s mental well-being. “Regular yoga practice creates mental clarity and calmness; increases body awareness; relieves chronic stress patterns; relaxes the mind; centers attention; and sharpens concentration” 

For more details visit : https://osteopathic.org/what-is-osteopathic-medicine/benefits-of-yoga/

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