The Science of Yoga
By William J. Broad
Benefits (all the good stuff and how Yoga Raises ‘The Quality of Life’)
- Lifts mood & fights depression (yoga releases natural substance in the brain that act as strong antidepressants)
- Fights Heart disease
- Slows body’s biological clock
- Ujjayi breathing/Slows metabolism
- Relieves pain in lumbar region (locust pose)
- Improves balance, sleep, anxiety
- Reduces stress
- Regulates heart disease
- Lowers blook pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol
- Raises antioxidants
- Improves spine health (deterioration of disks)
- Helps fight against inflammation (rheumatoid arthritis)
- Raises antioxidants
- Fights osteoporosis (stretching stimulates rebuilding of bone at molecular level
- 8 poses for bone health (Dr Loren Fishman), Triangle, bridge, seated twist, twisted triangle, extended side angle, locust, tree, half moon
