Yoga... Mental And Physical Benefits.

Yoga has proven for centuries to have the following physical and mental benefits to the body:

Physical Benefits:

• increase circulation
• increase immune system
• strengthens, tones and builds muscles
• improves digestion system
• relaxes nervous system
• encourages weight loss
• improves balance
• decreases cholesterol and blood sugar
• increases stamina
• increases body awareness

Mental Benefits:

Because of the meditative aspects incorporated into yoga, it functions as a mental discipline as well. Yoga interrupts anxious feelings and stressful circumstances, by calming a busy mind and providing balance and stability. Some specific benefits include:

• quites the mind 
• centers attention
• frees the spirit and mind
• sharpens concentration