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Benefits of Yoga - Canberra Yoga Classes

There are physiological, psychological and biochemical benefits that can result from practicing yoga. Some examples are:

Physiological Benefits -

stabilises the nervous system, respiratory rate decreases, blood pressure decreases, the endocrine system normalizes, musculoskeletal flexibility and joint range of motion increases.

Psychological Benefits -

anxiety and depression decreases, hostility decreases, concentration and memory improves.

Biochemical Benefits -

total cholesterol decreases, triglycerides decreases, HDL cholesterol increases, LDL cholesterol decreases and VLDL cholesterol decreases and vitamin C increases.