Yoga eliminates Stress: Research proves Yoga provides definite health benefits

Research into the way yoga eliminates stress has been able to prove that yoga really works to reduce stress levels in the body and has real health benefits.

The research into the physiology of yoga and its related health benefits, prove that by doing the Asanas we can greatly reduce the process of cell deterioration.

By doing the corpse pose, for example, we can relieve symptoms of high blood pressure, and other asana yoga postures will bring relief from arthritis, fatigue, asthma, varicose veins and many other ailments (even heart disease).

Laboratory tests show that during the practice of yoga, we can reduce our heart rate, raise or lower our temperature, and control blood pressure. Tests have also shown that yoga without doubt shows an improved ability to combat tension, lose weight, reduce cholesterol thus having a balancing effect on the body's systems. Stress activities, and for me this means, doing things that have to be done, rather than the things I desire to be doing(!), can be eased by doing stress exercises such as yoga.

To really understand yoga as a method to reduce stress, you do need to try it. I would advise you join a group lead by a yoga teacher who has been taught well and who you feel you can aspire to - someone you connect with. It is a truly holistic system in that not only are you dealing with your stress, ie. anger stress, tension stress, stress mind, stress body, etc., but you are also connecting with spirit and experiencing feelings of joy that you could not imagine. Go and find yourself a good corepower yoga class today and see the difference it makes in your life. For me, the most exciting yoga posture is the sun salutation. I don't know why, but I experience feelings of being powerful physically, but also with wonderful feelings of joy in my spirit that lasts for a few hours after practising - but don't take my word for it, just go and do it yourself!