benefits Yoga’s Physical Benefits Accelerates weight loss by increasing the CALORIES you burn. Increases metabolic rate. Decreases body fat percent. Increases mobilization and utilization of fat as a fuel. Builds lean muscle mass which is metabolically active. Improves muscle tone, agility and flexibility. Strengthens bones, ligaments, and tendons. Increases adherence to your nutritionally balanced diet.
Yoga’s Physiological Benefits Cleanses, detoxifies and brings nutrients to all your vital organs. Improves circulation of oxygen and nutrients to active muscles. Decreases resting heart rate. Increases heart and stroke volume and cardiac output. Increases total blood volume and oxygenates the blood. Increases maximum oxygen consumption and ventilation. Increases lung capacity as well as opens and aerates the lungs. Reduces blood glucose. Reduces BLOOD PRESSURE. Increases HDL, good cholesterol. Decreases LDL, bad, and total cholesterol. Helps prevent CAD, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Diabetes, and improves arthritis. Balances the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Helps to regulate and balance hormones. Improves the function of sexual organs. Lengthens life.
Yoga’s Psychological Benefits Decreases clinical symptoms of anxiety, tension, and depression. Builds self-confidence. Increases awareness, alertness and brain function. Cleanses and purifies the mind and intellect. Reduces stress. Improves the quality and lengthens your life. Improves total well-being emotionally, physically, and spiritually.