YOGA-Benefits
What is yoga? Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. The main components of yoga are postures (a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility) and breathing. The practice originated in India about 5,000 years ago and has been adapted in other countries in a variety of ways. Yoga is now commonplace in leisure centres, health clubs, schools, hospitals and surgeries. What are the health benefits of yoga? Research suggests that yoga may: Help improve general wellness by relieving stress, supporting good health habits, and improving mental/emotional health, sleep, and balance. Relieve low-back pain and neck pain, and possibly pain from tension-type headaches and knee osteoarthritis. Help people who are overweight or obese lose weight. Help people quit smoking. Help people manage anxiety or depressive symptoms associated with difficult life situations. Relieve menopau...