We conduct Yoga classes daily at our UK Location. Our Yoga classes are for indivudual (private classes) as well as group lessons.

Health Benefits of Yoga - Why Yoga Exercise is Good for You ?

Yoga books tell us that Yoga, as we all know, is aimed to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit. Yogis view that the mind and the body are one, and that if it is given the right yoga kit and tools and taken to the right environment, it can find harmony and heal itself. Yoga therefore is considered therapeutic.

	Physiological Benefits of Yoga
	Stable autonomic nervous system equilibrium
	Pulse rate decreases
	Respiratory rate decreases
	Blood Pressure decreases (of special significance for hyporeactors)
	Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) increases
	EEG - alpha waves increase (theta, delta, and beta waves also increase during various stages of meditation)
	EMG activity decreases
	Cardiovascular efficiency increases
	Respiratory efficiency increases
	Gastrointestinal function normalizes
	Musculoskeletal flexibility and joint range of motion increase
	Reaction time improves
	Posture improves
	Strength and resiliency increase
	Endurance increases
	Energy level increases
	Weight normalizes
	Sleep improves
	Immunity increases
	Pain decreases
	Steadiness improves
	Integrated functioning of body parts improves

	Psychological Benefits of Yoga
	Mood improves and subjective well-being increases
	Self-acceptance and self-actualization increase
	Anxiety and Depression decrease
	Hostility decreases
	Concentration improves
	Memory improves
	Attention improves
	Learning efficiency improves
	Social skills increases
	Well-being increases

	Biochemical Benefits of Yoga
	Glucose decreases
	Sodium decreases
	Total cholesterol decreases
	Triglycerides decrease
	HDL cholesterol increases
	LDL cholesterol decreases
	VLDL cholesterol decreases
	Hemoglobin increases
	Lymphocyte count increases
	Total white blood cell count decreases
	Thyroxin increases
	Vitamin C increases
	Total serum protein increases

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