A Yoga Instructor’s Guide to the Benefits of Yoga

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The exercise modality that is Yoga is an art as well as a science. Why do we say this? Well, it is a science, because it offers practical methods for controlling body and mind. In this manner, it makes deep meditation possible. We also say that it is an art because, unless it is practised intuitively and sensitively, it will yield only partial results.

Yoga is not a system of beliefs as is, for example, a religion. It takes into account the influence of mind on the body and vice versa. It brings them into mutual harmony. So frequently, for instance, the mind cannot concentrate simply because of tension or illness in the body. These two forces prevent the energy from flowing to the brain. Often, as well, the energy in the body is weakened because harmful emotions paralyse the will.

In this article, we’ll have a look at what the benefits of Yoga are as told to us by a seasoned Yoga instructor.

The relaxation techniques incorporated into Yoga

These techniques can lessen chronic pain, such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome. Yoga can also assist with lowering blood pressure and reducing insomnia.

Several studies have shown that Yoga may help to alleviate stress and anxiety. It can also assist with enhancing your mood and overall sense of well-being.

Increased flexibility

Yoga poses stretch your muscles and increase your range of motion. With regular practice, they’ll improve your flexibility.

Increased muscle strength and tone

It is possible to increase muscle tone and definition — and even muscle size — with Yoga. But because you’re limited to “lifting” your body weight, strengthening and toning may take a lot more skill, time, and determination as opposed to lifting weights.

Using Yoga to build a stronger, more impressive physique can be just as effective as using weights. However, experts agree that whether Yoga can be your sole form of strength training depends on your goals.

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Improved respiration, energy and vitality

Some Yoga traditions, which involved breathing exercises, are responsible for generating calmness. These breathing exercises, which are called pranayama are performed by breathing in and out only through the nose. Breathing through the nose is more beneficial than breathing in through the mouth.

Some Pranayama exercises are:

  • Nadi Sodhana or, alternatively, the Alternate Nostril Breathing,
  • Sama Vrtti which is translated into English as Same or Equal Length Breathing, and
  • Ujjayi (Victorious Breath).

Some  effective Pranayama are:

  • Uddiyana Bhanda that gives youthfulness to the whole body;
  • Kapalabhati that stimulates every tissue of the body; and the
  • Peacock posture which relieves indigestion and constipation in addition to maintaining a balanced metabolism

Protection from injury

To remain healthy, active and involved during the practice of sports, runners, as well as other endurance athletes, require corrective modalities to change muscular imbalances. In addition, these corrective modalities limit overuse injuries and assure longevity.

Yoga awards one of the most effective returns on investment for athletes. This is because it increases strength, flexibility, agility, balance and mental acuity, and can assist with recovery from high-intensity training.

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