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Yoga for Health and Wellbeing Today millions of people are engaging in yogic activities around the world, and many are finding out exactly what the ancient Sages have been telling us for thousands of years - that Yoga is a boon to health. Studies have shown that Yoga, which also includes the practice of pranayama (breath control), meditation, proper diet and lifestyle, has tremendously positive health effects. Yoga has been shown to benefit heart health, decrease stress and fatigue, combat obesity, improve chronic health conditions such as asthma, arthritis and headaches, ease digestive troubles, relieve body pain and stiffness, and even strengthen the immune system and ward off disease. Still other research is being conducted into Yoga's effectiveness in illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening conditions. When properly practiced under the guidance of an experienced and knowledgeable teacher, the health benefits of Yoga are indeed immense. When one bases their entire life upon the firm foundation of the teachings of Yoga, then the healing potency and the potential for transformation on all levels is nearly endless. |