Benefits of Yoga

Physiological Benefits

Sleep improves

Immunity increases

Pain decreases

Posture improves

Weight normalizes

Muscular flexibility increase

Energy level increases

Muscular strength increase

Endurance increases

Excretory functions improve

Pulse rate decreases

Endocrine function normalizes

Respiratory rate decreases

Gastrointestinal function normalizes

Blood pressure decreases

Stable autonomic nervous system

Cardiovascular efficiency increases

Galvanic Skin Response increases

Respiratory efficiency increases

EEG - alpha waves increase

Respiratory amplitude and smoothness increase

EMG activity decreases

Breath-holding time increases

Joint range of motion increase

Grip strength increases

Eye-hand coordination improves

Dexterity skills improve

Reaction time improves

Psychological Benefits

Concentration improves

Memory improves

Attention improves

Learning efficiency improves

Mood improves

Well-being increases

Somatic and kinesthetic awareness increase

Self-acceptance increase

Self-actualization increase

Social skills increases

Depression decrease/elimination

Anxiety decrease/elimination

Hostility decrease/elimination

Balance improves

Depth perception improves

Steadiness improves

Mind/Body neuro connection improves

Cognitive function improves