Yoga Benefits

Yoga poses, or asanas, stretch and tone the muscles, massage the internal organs, tone the nerves, and regulate the body’s hormonal output-all of which improves overall well-being. Each asana brings certain benefits individually. But when several asanas are combined into a flowing sequence (a vinyasa), their value is enhanced by the combination of the poses as well as the speed at which they are practiced.This site contains seven yoga routines. They progress from easier to more difficult, so you continue to be challenged as your strength and flexibility improve.

Each routine is presented in six sections:

• STRETCH AND TONE, a gentle warm-up for your muscles
• IMPROVE POSTURE, an exercise to tone your abdominal muscles
• IMPROVE DIGESTION AND ELIMINATION, a bandha (a strong abdominal exercise that massages all the internal organs to improve their function) that helps prevent water retention, bloating, and constipation
• IMPROVE METABOLIC RATE, a vinyasa to boost your metabolic rate BREATHE, a technique to increase your metabolic rate and focus your mind
• VISUALIZE, a guide to increasing positive thinking