Yoga For Your Brain
It has been studied and proven that yoga meditation practices have a positive impact on stimulating your brain.
Yoga, meditation and deep breathing are known to reduce anxiety and stress.
Another positive side effect is improved focus when engaging in other tasks.
The Mayo Clinic and the University of California, L.
A.
, as well as other research groups, have found that by practicing yoga for as little as 12 minutes a day consistently for a two month period, helps to decrease stress levels and anxiety.
We know that stress can lead to many health problems as it causes our immune system to become inflamed.
This inflammation leaves us more vulnerable to various health issues, one being depression.
Yoga and meditation teach you to focus on your breath.
This focus is believed to increase brain function and memory.
It also helps to keep you in the present rather than being preoccupied with the future.
This simple act of living in the present is known to increase our general happiness.
Yoga and controlled breathing triggers biochemical changes in our brain.
It helps protect our telomeres which leads to lower rates of disease.
"A telomere is a region of repetitive DNA at the end of a chromosome, which protects the end of the chromosome from deterioration.
" (News Medical) Yoga has been linked with boosting your GABA levels.
It stimulates a part of your nervous system which seems to lead you to a state of calm.
Calm leads to better moods and more energy.
We all know that stress is draining both mentally and physically.
So grab your yoga mat and try some stress relief poses.
Below are some good poses for stress and anxiety.
Sukhasana (Easy Pose) Marjaryasana (Cat Pose) Bitilasana (Cow Pose) Balasana (Child's Pose) Uttana Shishosana (Extended Puppy Pose) Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog) Setubandhasana (Bridge Pose) Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend) Salamba Sirasana (Supported Headstand) It is best to end your practice with Savasana (Corpse Pose).
It's a great way to quiet your body along with your mind.
Lie down on your yoga mat on your back in a comfortable and natural position with your palms facing up.
You should stay in this position for at least five minutes.
Before rising take a few deep inhales and exhales.
Then slowly roll onto your right side and use your arms and hands to slowly sit up, raising your head up last.
Always wipe down your yoga mat after each practice to keep it clean and fresh.
Namaste.
Yoga, meditation and deep breathing are known to reduce anxiety and stress.
Another positive side effect is improved focus when engaging in other tasks.
The Mayo Clinic and the University of California, L.
A.
, as well as other research groups, have found that by practicing yoga for as little as 12 minutes a day consistently for a two month period, helps to decrease stress levels and anxiety.
We know that stress can lead to many health problems as it causes our immune system to become inflamed.
This inflammation leaves us more vulnerable to various health issues, one being depression.
Yoga and meditation teach you to focus on your breath.
This focus is believed to increase brain function and memory.
It also helps to keep you in the present rather than being preoccupied with the future.
This simple act of living in the present is known to increase our general happiness.
Yoga and controlled breathing triggers biochemical changes in our brain.
It helps protect our telomeres which leads to lower rates of disease.
"A telomere is a region of repetitive DNA at the end of a chromosome, which protects the end of the chromosome from deterioration.
" (News Medical) Yoga has been linked with boosting your GABA levels.
It stimulates a part of your nervous system which seems to lead you to a state of calm.
Calm leads to better moods and more energy.
We all know that stress is draining both mentally and physically.
So grab your yoga mat and try some stress relief poses.
Below are some good poses for stress and anxiety.
Sukhasana (Easy Pose) Marjaryasana (Cat Pose) Bitilasana (Cow Pose) Balasana (Child's Pose) Uttana Shishosana (Extended Puppy Pose) Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog) Setubandhasana (Bridge Pose) Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend) Salamba Sirasana (Supported Headstand) It is best to end your practice with Savasana (Corpse Pose).
It's a great way to quiet your body along with your mind.
Lie down on your yoga mat on your back in a comfortable and natural position with your palms facing up.
You should stay in this position for at least five minutes.
Before rising take a few deep inhales and exhales.
Then slowly roll onto your right side and use your arms and hands to slowly sit up, raising your head up last.
Always wipe down your yoga mat after each practice to keep it clean and fresh.
Namaste.
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