Yoga has become increasingly popular in the United States as a form of exercise and relaxation. It is believed to have originated in India thousands of years ago and is a holistic approach to well-being. Yoga can enhance physical health, reduce stress and improve mental clarity .
The Beatles are credited with introducing yoga to the US in the 1960’s after their tour of India. Since then, there has been an explosion of yoga in this country. People are practicing all forms of yoga, including hot yoga, chair yoga and goat yoga. So what’s behind the popularity?
Many people are attracted to yoga for its physical benefits, including reducing chronic pain, but the benefits extend much further. According to Harvard Medical School, when you practice yoga, your brain cells develop new connections, and
changes occur in brain structure and function, resulting in improved cognitive skills. Yoga strengthens parts of the brain that play a key role in memory, attention, awareness, thought, and language. It is like weightlifting for the brain. Yoga may even counteract declining memory and other cognitive skills as we age.
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Nine Benefits of Yoga
If you need more reasons to give yoga a try, here are even more benefits.
- Improves strength, balance and flexibility
- Helps relieve back pain
- Eases arthritis symptoms
- Benefits heart health
- Relaxes you for better sleep
- Increases mental and physical energy
- Helps manage stress
- Connects you with a supportive community
- Promotes better self-care
View for more details from Johns Hopkins Medicine
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