It’s a new year, and time for resolutions. Eat Better. Get more sleep. Spend more time with the family. EXERCISE! But does Yoga give your body the same benefits as traditional, cardiovascular exercise?
According to this article from TIME.com, yoga’s health benefits surpass traditional exercise in many ways. One 4 year study showed that practicing yoga 1x/week yielded greater weight loss in overweight adults then exercise did. In addition, studies show yoga decreases hypertension and heart disease, as well as depression, headaches, diabetes, arthritis, and more! The fact that practicing yoga reduces cortisol, the stress hormone, plays a big role in all of these benefits, and creates added benefits like improved sleep and appetite regulation.
Of course cardiovascular exercise is still an important part of a healthy lifestyle. But adding a weekly yoga class to your routine is a great way to make 2016 your healthiest, and happiest, year yet.
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