Yoga Practice for a Healthier Life

All ages can benefit from yoga’s physical and mental health advantages. Also, yoga can be a helpful adjunct to other treatments for those who are unwell, recuperating from surgery, or managing a chronic condition. Yoga therapists collaborate with their patients to develop individualized programs that complement conventional treatments. In this approach, yoga can aid in recovery by allowing the patient to feel less anxious and more at peace while experiencing symptoms. Asanas, or yoga poses, are the physical component of yoga. Although studies on yoga’s effects on health are still in their infancy, what little there is suggests that this ancient practise has enormous positive effects on our well-being. Here are some added advantages of practicing yoga. 

Words : Sachini Perera

Improves flexibility

Yoga can help people of any age enhance their range of motion, but it may be especially beneficial for those over the age of 65. According to study that was completed in 2019 and published in 2019, yoga has been demonstrated to improve older people’s flexibility and to slow down the natural decline that comes with ageing. One’s capacity for uninhibited and unrestricted movement is directly related to their level of physical health. There is a broad spectrum of yoga practises accessible, ranging from those that are highly strenuous to those that are very relaxing. Even the simplest of stretches may make a significant difference in your flexibility.

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