Yoga Benefits; A Practice of Healing  Originating in India, yoga has been practiced for centuries as a method of physical, spiritual and emotional expression. It is more commonly known in Western culture as a method of relaxation, but numerous studies are showing that yoga benefits stretch far beyond those of simple relaxation. The documented physical and emotional benefits of yoga have become an interest to wellness practitioners as the practice has shown to reduce blood pressure, relieve stress and anxiety, improve concentration, improve flexibility, increasing strength, decrease muscle and joint pain, and improve bodily systems. Yoga consists of a variation of different postures and breathing techniques that promote calmness of the nervous system and muscles and joints. While the people of India have long known the healing power of yoga, this practice and its benefits is fairly new to the west. The brief references to yoga the media and the various fitness facilities that market to capitalize on the practice have done little to define it or its benefits. As an accompaniment to regular chiropractic care, the results of practicing yoga are quite rewarding. Yoga Benefits For Pain and Physical Well-Being As mentioned, yoga provides many physical benefits, including the following: Read more…