HEALTH AND WELLBEING
The Positive Impact of Yoga on Physical and Mental Health and Wellbeing
One of the most popular group classes and physical activities in the world today, yoga is an effective antidote to a variety of illnesses and conditions. People who practice yoga regularly are also better equipped to deal with stressful situations.
Yoga is one of relatively few physical activities that promote connection and balance between the body and mind, encouraging participants to cultivate a sense of inner peace throughout daily life.
A growing body of research reveals many positive effects of yoga in terms of mental health, triggering a greater release of hormones from the thalamus that actually mimic the effects of anti-anxiety drugs. These hormones help to ‘reset’ the brain to a more controlled state, setting a calmer baseline mood and better equipping the individual to deal with any stresses they encounter throughout the day.
A growing body of research reveals many positive effects of yoga in terms of mental health, triggering a greater release of hormones from the thalamus that actually mimic the effects of anti-anxiety drugs.
In terms of the physical health benefits of practicing yoga, the activity has been shown to help improve balance, reduce fatigue, enhance flexibility and even improve heart and kidney function and health.
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