SOME OF YOGA'S MANY BENEFITS
THE PHYSICAL
Improved flexibility and muscle joint mobility; strengthens, tones, and builds muscles; corrects posture; strengthens the spine; eases back pain; improves muscular-skeletal conditions such as bad knees, tight shoulders and neck, swayback and scoliosis; increases stamina; stimulates the glands of the endocrine system; improves digestion and elimination; increases circulation; improves breathing disorders; boosts immune response; decreases cholesterol and blood sugar levels; and encourages weight loss.
Western doctors and scientists are discovering other health benefits of yoga. Studies show it can relieve the symptoms of several common and potentially life-threatening illnesses such as arthritis, arteriosclerosis, chronic fatigue, diabetes, AIDS, asthma and obesity.
THE MENTAL
Creates mental clarity and calmness; increases body awareness; relieves chronic stress patterns in the body; refreshes the body by relieving muscle strain; relaxes the mind and body; centers attention and sharpens concentration.
THE SPIRITUAL
When you achieve the yogic spirit, you can begin knowing yourself at peace. The value of discovering one's self and of enjoying one's self as is, begins a journey into being rather than doing. Life can then be lived practicing "yoga off the mat".
