20 Reasons to Practice Yoga
1. Reduces your risk of getting heart disease
2. Improves the functioning of your immune system
3. Helps you manage stress more effectively
4. Can help relieve the pain of tension headaches
5. Reduces the risk of developing hypertension ( high blood pressure )
6. Reduces your risk of developing non-insulin dependant diabetes
7. Can help improve short term memory, focusing and concentration
8. Increases your maximal oxygen intake
9. Strengthens your respiratory system
10. Helps to boost creativity
11. Helps you sleep easier and better
12. Helps the body resist upper respiratory tract infections
13. Increases ability to supply blood to the skin for cooling
14. Reduces the rate and severity of medical complications from hypertension
15. Reduces your risk of having a stroke
16. Helps you relax
17. Helps increase your overall health awareness
18. Increases your willpower to lose weight.
19. Lowers your resting heart rate
20. Helps relieve constipation