After the era of body language and Tae-Bo, now it’s Yoga turn to be favorite sport. Yoga, originating from the Sanskrit word “Yug” means to bind, to join, to attach and yoke. This in its practice typically translates to the union of the body, mind and soul. It is in this holistic approach to well-being that yoga adopts, lay its endless health benefits. The Benefits of Yoga is For:

HEART
According to recent research from the Yale University School of Medicine, practicing yoga for an hour and a half three times a week can make your heart healthier in just six weeks. Various yoga postures and controlled breathing techniques forces higher oxygen absorption in the blood within a shorter time. This ensures supply of richer blood to cardiovascular muscles thereby helping combat coronary artery disease and keeping the heart healthy in general. Sustained yoga practice also lowers cholesterol through increased blood circulation and burning fat.

Asanas that are excellent for the heart include the mountain, warrior, triangle, tree and lotus poses. The controlled breathing technique of Kapaalbhati also helps keep the heart healthy. Read the rest of this entry »