The Science of Yoga

Yoga as a life style combines asanas (physical postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), yama (moral behavior), meditation, and philosophy. The purpose of yoga is to reach Samadhi, a higher consciousness, while balancing the mind, body and spirit.Thousands of research studies have been undertaken to prove that a regular yoga practice gives people the power to control stress, blood pressure, body weight, and body temperature among many other bodily functions. Many of these health problems are commonly treated with prescription drugs. If you are looking for an alternative, yoga may be the answer.

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