Mayo Clinic lists the benefits of yoga
… and other things you should know.
The authors tell us, “Yoga is considered a mind-body type of complementary and alternative medicine practice.
What are the benefits?
- Stress reduction
- Yoga draws your focus toward balance and concentration.
- Increased fitness
- Less likely to be injured during physical endeavors
- Management of chronic health conditions
- Yoga might help with a variety of health conditions
- Cancer
- Depression
- Pain
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Weight loss
- Yoga may help you make lifestyle changes to control of eating habits.
The bottom line?
It’s a succinct and well-written review that includes background to help you understand yoga, guidelines to ensure a successful start, and recommendations for finding a yoga class.
7/11/11 11:48 JR