Mounting medical evidence supports yoga's mind-body healing powers. For example, after a yoga workout you will actually have more GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) in your brain, a potent anti-anxiety chemical that improves your overall feeling of well-being. Yoga is helpful for improving your metabolism and weight loss. It's even good for chasing away the blues and boosting your mood. Yoga keeps your joints young and flexible, easing the pain of arthritis and helps you move more freely as you age. And, if you suffer from fibromyalgia the stretching and meditation involved in yoga can help relieve pain and even alleviate fatigue. People with multiple sclerosis will benefit from how yoga helps build strength, reduce stiffness, improve memory and balance.
Reap health benefits of yoga as you practice some amazing postures and breathing techniques to relax your body and improve strength. With this video, you can start practicing yoga by yourself and make it a part of your fitness regimen. Ivy Larson and Niki.G offers a complete step by step guide to unwind with yoga in this video.