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ABOUT YOGA > Why
practice yoga?
Physical and Mental Benefits of Yoga
Physical:
~Controls cholesterol level
~Reduces weight
~Normalizes blood pressure and improves heart performance
~Reduction of physical stress and greater vitality
~Posture improves
~Promotes correct breathing practices
~Normalizes digestion
~Sleep improves
~Immunity increases
~Endurance increases
Psychomotor functions improve:
~Grip strength increases
~Dexterity and fine skills improve
~Eye-hand coordination improves
~Choice reaction time improves
~Steadiness improves
~Depth perception improves
~Balance improves
~Integrated functioning of body parts improves
Mental:
~Mood improves
~Self-acceptance and self-actualization increase
~Social adjustment increases
~Anxiety and depression decrease
~Hostility decreases
Cognitive function improves:
~Attention improves
~Concentration improves
~Memory improves
~Learning efficiency improves
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