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Why Yoga?

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The rise in popularity of yoga in the west should come of no surprise. For thousands of years, it has been touted as an "elixir of life".  Modern science has been able to verify the numerous amount of health benefits while regular practitioners have been experiencing the benefits themselves.

The list goes far beyond what's provided here but some of the benefits a regular yoga practice can provide include:
  • Improved flexibility and range of motion
  • Strength and resiliency increases
  • Cardiovascular efficiency increases
  • Respiratory efficiency increases
  • Gastrointestinal function normalizes
  • Endocrine function normalizes
  • Eye-hand coordination improves
  • Endurance increases
  • Energy level increases
  • Weight normalizes
  • Sleep improves
  • Immunity increases
  • Balance improves
  • Anxiety and Depression decrease
  • Concentration improves
  • Mood improves
  • Well-being increases

Don't take my word for it....practice with commitment and enthusiasm and you'll know for yourself!

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