Georgia Tech did a study to learn whether a 30 minute walk or
a 30 minute yoga stretching program was more effective for over all fitness
and stress reduction. Yoga stretches were found to be the most efficient,
effective way to be pain free and healthy.
Thousands of research studies have shown that simple yoga
stretches can help control blood pressure, reduce anxiety, help arthritis,
increase flexibility thus diminishing occurrence of injuries, and improve
balance, strength, focus, and concentration.
People who consistently stretch and breathe mindfully, find
their disposition improves and notice it becomes easier to let go of
tension. They also notice their posture improves and low back pain
disappears. Stretching with mindful breathing boosts
energy, vitality, and helps with concentration and problem solving skills.
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Yoga, Meditation Seen As Health Care Boon
Yoga is popular as a way to reduce stress. The stereotype of
who does yoga has really changed a lot.
Ian Mitroff, a professor of business
policy at the University of Southern California, said part of the
popularity of meditation and yoga may be their link to a deeper desire for
spirituality. "Yoga and meditation are not just for stress relief.
They have a spiritual aspect. People spend the majority of their waking
hours working. They're looking for meaning and purpose," he said.
Abramson says he can tell the difference between people who
meditate and those who do not. "They seem brighter, and fresher. The
old model was you work until you drop. Our physiologies are not designed to
operate at stressful levels." Practicing Yoga is beneficial for one’s
body, mind and spirit.
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