Ashtanga Yoga Benefits

Yoga Bene‍‍‍fits

Physical and

physiological bene‍‍‍fits‍‍

Helps maintain & improve

‍‍‍mental & emotional health

• Strengthens and tones the core muscles
• Increases muscles definition throughout the body
• Improves flexibility
• Strengthen‍‍‍s the joints and contributes to better bone health
• Supports the function of the circulatory and respiratory systems
• Increases capacity and strength of the lungs
• Massages and encourages fresh oxygenated blood to the internal organs
• Balances the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems
• Aids better quality and more restful sleep
• Supports digestive health

• Reduces the level of the stress hormone cortisol, helping to alleviate the symptoms of stress and anxiety
• Helps to build resilience to the effects of stress and anxiety
• Improves cognitive function, boosts memory and sharpens concentration
• Increases overall body awareness
• Increases the neurotransmitter dopamine, which lifts the mood and helps you feel happier
• Improves your relationship with yourself, which in turn helps with improving your relationships with other people