Yoga is therapeutic. It helps you to become more
aware of your body's posture, alignment and patterns
of movement. Through increased awareness and
acceptance of your body you will be able to remain
calm even in the midst of a stress stricken
environment. Greater physical strength will enable
you to stay energetic and accomplish more without
ending up feeling spent at the end of the day.
Regular practice of
Asanas (Yoga Postures), Pranayama (Breath Control)
and Meditation also assist with recovery from
physical ailments such as Diabetes, High Blood
Pressure, Arthritis and Asthma.
Through the practice of yoga, your will realize the
unity of your emotional, mental and physical selves.
By healing any one of the three, you promote the
healing of your own totality.
Below is a list of
additional benefits you will experience by
practicing Yoga.
Physical and
Physiological
- Increased
muscular and joint range of motion.
- Improved
posture and balance.
- Better
sleeping patterns.
- Tissue
detoxification.
- Improved
Immune System.
Psychological
- Better social
adjustment.
- Improved
memory and concentration.
- Improved self
discipline.
- Greater
empathy for self and others.
- Greater
optimism for the future.
The following page
presents a set of guidelines that will ensure the
safety of your Yoga practice. Safe practice will
help you to avoid new injuries while attempting to
heal yourself.
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