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Yoga & Stress

There are many health benefits of practicing yoga. Not only does it decrease stress, but increases fitness, flexibility, and strength, while reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and high blood pressure. It can also help to alleviate other conditions such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

The three main components of yoga are

Yoga helps to relieve both physical and mental stresses. The stretching incorporated into yoga routines helps to relieve tension in the body, particularly in the neck, shoulders, and back. Yoga also eases emotional stress due to the fact that the concentration required to maintain the poses, forces us to be in the present, while thinking about stressful situations is often set in the future or even the past.

Linked are some yoga poses that are particularly efficient in aiding with stress