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The benefits of yoga, both therapeutic and preventive, are abundant. Many committed yogis (people who practice yoga) believe that the regular practice of yoga asanas and pranayama make for a stronger, healthier body. It seems that yoga is becoming more and more popular and the day to day benefits of yoga being taken to heart by many people around the world. These include improved physical fitness, enhanced flexibility, greater self understanding, emotional balance, relaxation and the general feeling of well-being. It can offer benefits that make your body stronger and healthier and calm your mind; helping towards self realization. Western doctors and scientists are discovering additional health benefits of yoga. Studies have shown that it can relieve the symptoms of several common and potentially life-threatening illnesses; such as arthritis, arteriosclerosis, chronic fatigue, diabetes, asthma and obesity. Many believe it even fends off the ravages of old age. |
