#AllureHealth: 6 Amazing benefits of Yoga
By Patricia Uyeh
Did you have a long week? Are you stressed and burned out? A good way to de-stress and regain your strength is by practising yoga.
So what exactly is Yoga?
Yoga is a mind and body practice with historical origins in ancient Indian. It combines various styles such as physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation or relaxation.
Find below 6 amazing health benefits of Yoga:
1. You are happier
People that did yoga for an hour have 27% higher happy brain chemical.
2.Yoga helps you keep calm
Doing yoga once a week can decrease tension triggered cytokine by 41%.
3.Yoga improves posture and strengthens the back.
4. Yoga is the ultimate confidence booster. Women who practised yoga regularly have 20% higher body satisfaction.
5.Yoga makes one sleep better. It makes one sleep faster and longer.
6.Yoga helps reduce anxiety, increase awareness and increases libido.
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