What are the benefits of practicing yoga?
Disease description:
Recently, I want to start practicing yoga, but I don't really know what benefits it can bring. Could you tell me more about it?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
As an ancient mind-body practice, yoga offers multiple health benefits. Through the practice of various postures, yoga can increase muscular flexibility, improve joint range of motion, and simultaneously enhance muscular strength.
Many yoga poses require good balance and body coordination, and long-term practice can improve these abilities. Yoga helps regulate the endocrine system and promote lymphatic circulation, thereby contributing to enhanced immune system function.
Yoga's deep breathing and meditation practices can help relax the mind and body, reduce stress, and are highly effective in alleviating psychological issues such as anxiety and depression. Additionally, yoga promotes blood circulation, enhances cardiopulmonary function, increases metabolic rate, and supports the maintenance of a healthy weight and physique.
Yoga is a holistic lifestyle that promotes overall physical and mental well-being, suitable for individuals of all age groups and varying health conditions. However, it is recommended to consult a physician or a qualified yoga instructor before beginning practice, to ensure that the chosen style of yoga is appropriate for one's physical condition.
