What are the benefits of yoga?

Question

Could someone please make my day by listing all the benefits of yoga for me?Thanks.

Answer 1

Physiological Benefits of Yoga

* Stable autonomic nervous system equilibrium
* Pulse rate decreases
* Respiratory rate decreases
* Blood Pressure decreases (of special significance for hyporeactors)
* Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) increases
* EEG - alpha waves increase (theta, delta, and beta waves also increase during various stages of meditation)
* EMG activity decreases
* Cardiovascular efficiency increases
* Respiratory efficiency increases
* Gastrointestinal function normalizes
* Endocrine function normalizes
* Excretory functions improve
* Musculoskeletal flexibility and joint range of motion increase
* Breath-holding time increases
* Joint range of motion increase
* Grip strength increases
* Eye-hand coordination improves
* Dexterity skills improve
* Reaction time improves
* Posture improves
* Strength and resiliency increase
* Endurance increases
* Energy level increases
* Weight normalizes
* Sleep improves
* Immunity increases
* Pain decreases
* Steadiness improves
* Depth perception improves
* Balance improves
* Integrated functioning of body parts improves



Psychological Benefits of Yoga

* Somatic and kinesthetic awareness increase
* Mood improves and subjective well-being increases
* Self-acceptance and self-actualization increase
* Social adjustment increases
* Anxiety and Depression decrease
* Hostility decreases
* Concentration improves
* Memory improves
* Attention improves
* Learning efficiency improves
* Mood improves
* Self-actualization increase
* Social skills increases
* Well-being increases
* Somatic and kinesthetic awareness increase
* Self-acceptance increase
* Attention improves
* Concentration improves
* Memory improves
* Learning efficiency improves
* Symbol coding improves
* Depth perception improves
* Flicker fusion frequency improves



Biochemical Benefits of Yoga

* Glucose decreases
* Sodium decreases
* Total cholesterol decreases
* Triglycerides decrease
* HDL cholesterol increases
* LDL cholesterol decreases
* VLDL cholesterol decreases
* Cholinesterase increases
* Catecholamines decrease
* ATPase increases
* Hematocrit increases
* Hemoglobin increases
* Lymphocyte count increases
* Total white blood cell count decreases
* Thyroxin increases
* Vitamin C increases
* Total serum protein increases



Yoga Benefits versus Exercise Benefits

Yoga versus Exercise

* Yoga Benefits
o Parasympathetic Nervous System dominates
o Subcortical regions of brain dominate
o Slow dynamic and static movements
o Normalization of muscle tone
o Low risk of injuring muscles and ligaments
o Low caloric consumption
o Effort is minimized, relaxed
o Energizing (breathing is natural or controlled)
o Balanced activity of opposing muscle groups
o Noncompetitive, process-oriented
o Awareness is internal (focus is on breath and the infinite)
o Limitless possibilities for growth in self-awareness



* Exercise Benefits
o Sympathetic Nervous System dominates
o Cortical regions of brain dominate
o Rapid forceful movements
o Increased muscle tension
o Higher risk of injury
o Moderate to high caloric consumption
o Effort is maximized
o Fatiguing (breathing is taxed)
o Imbalance activity of opposing groups
o Competitive, goal-oriented
o Awareness is external (focus is on reaching the toes, reaching the finish line, etc.)
o Boredom factor

Answer 2

Introduction: Dating back over 5000 years, yoga is the oldest defined practice of self development. The methods of classical yoga include ethical disciplines, physical postures, breathing control and meditation. Traditionally an Eastern practice, it’s now becoming popular in the West. In fact, many companies, especially in Britain, are seeing the benefit of yoga, recognizing that relaxed workers are healthier and more creative, and are sponsoring yoga fitness programs.
Overview of Yoga: Many of the popular techniques found to reduce stress derive from yoga:

controlled breathing
meditation
physical movement
mental imagery
stretching
Yoga, which derives its name from the word, “yoke”—to bring together—does just that, bringing together the mind, body and spirit. But whether you use yoga for spiritual transformation or for stress management and physical well-being, the benefits are numerous.

Yoga’s Effects On the Body: The following is only a partial list of yoga’s benefits:

reduced stress
sound sleep
improvement of many medical conditions
allergy and asthma symptom relief
lower blood pressure
smoking cessation help
lower heart rate
spiritual growth
sense of well-being
reduced anxiety and muscle tension
increased strength and flexibility
slowed aging process

Answer 3

The ration and the heart are not compatible and each other works as they want.So the yoga can breing a comon bridge tho this 2 different components of the body.U can control u're mind and u're heart pressure and focus on different things from u're body with u can comunicate with.Yoga is a way to comunicat with your soule and u're own body.

Answer 4

Yoga strengthens your body functioning as a whole
to protect from illness comming both from inside
and outside.
Main benefit is to your inside. You will gain control
over your mind like a burning lamp in a glass bowl.
Sharp and bright but not effected by turmoil of wind
outside. Work hard and sincerely it will not disappoint
you.

Answer 5

well I don't know you or your starting point, so it would be difficult to say, but yoga is good for toning and firming muscles, supple and flexible joints and increased heart and lung performance, (good fun in the bedroom too) you get out what you put in effort wise. It does get easier, and should be a lifestyle along with a healthy balanced diet, and a good outlook on life.

Answer 6

There are none. There are significant dangers to yoga as books on yoga and about yogis say. I don't have the quote in front of me, but a yogi experienced major problems with hatha yoga and even though he was still a yogi, he reported it in his biography.

Answer 7

Great posture and flexibility. Emphasis on correct breathing. Relaxation (reduction of stress). Opening of the seven chakras in the body. Connection with your higher self. Confidence and feeling of well-being.

Answer 8

I would image it keeps you supple. You need self disiple too, so its good for the mind. It will help your long term concentraition, and .... what was i saying, i lost my concentration...
you can tell i dont do yoga!

Answer 9

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Answer 10

to relax the spirit, to relax the muscles, to breathe better -- and last but not least do it so that you will learn --as its effect is individual -- and each person and body reacts and benefits --differently. hope it helps.