Benefits of Yoga and Meditation

You've probably heard that yoga is good for you. Maybe you have even tried yoga before and discovered that it makes you feel better.

Here's some of the specific health benefits you can expect to enjoy from doing yoga regularly:

• Stress reduction 
• Reduces cortisol levels 
• Improves many medical conditions 
• Allergy and asthma symptom relief 
• Lowers blood pressure 
• Helps smoking cessation
• Lowers heart rate 
• Increases metabolic rate 
• Heightens sense of well-being
• Reduces anxiety and muscle tension
• Increases strength and flexibility
• Slows the aging process 
• More defined muscle tone 
• Improves spinal health and skeletal posture 
• Increased lung capacity and better circulation 
• More energy, stamina and vitality 
• Builds self-confidence
• Helps control own thoughts
•  Helps with focus and concentration
•  Increases creativity 
•  Improves learning ability and memory

Santosha!