Yoga has many benefits, and by taking yoga a person can get a lot out of it. It is said that "at a physical level, yoga and its cleansing practices have proven to be extremely effective for various disorders"(Benefits of Yoga). Yoga is beneficial in the following ways: increasing flexibility, increasing lubrication of the joints, ligaments, and tendons, massaging of all organs of the body, complete detoxification, and excellent toning of the muscles. These physical benefits are just side effects of yoga though. Yoga also harmonizes the mind with the body. Yoga through meditation is believed to release stress from the mind and body, and help people perform their activities properly and have satisfaction with them. In fact, "yoga=meditation, because both work together in achieving the common goal of unity of mind, body and spirit- a state of eternal bliss"(Benefits of Yoga). By practicing yoga, the meditation causes a person to not be affected by the happenings around them. This causes calmness and a positive outlook, which is very beneficial on the physical health of the body.
I believe that yoga would be a great workout to do when a person is stressed out. It seems so relaxing, and it sounds like it can really calm a person down. I think that these benefits that yoga provides are great for the body. If a person is wanting to become more flexible, I would definitely recommend yoga to them. I would also recommend it to a stressed out person to help them relax. I can't wait to take a yoga class and see if it relaxes me and gives me the same benefits!
"Benefits of Yoga." healthandyoga.com. N.p., 2006 . Web. 1 Apr 2010.
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