Yoga Helps me deal with stress

Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. There are myths that Yoga involves stretching and coiling yourself in "inhuman" ways, truth is, one never too rigid, or too old, or too chubby to do yoga. It is very relaxing and very rewarding. According to my trainer, "You leave a yoga session feeling more energized than  when you came in!"

Biologically, Yoga may release the lactic acid that builds up with muscle use, which may cause stiffness, tension, pain, and fatigue. In addition, yoga increases the range of motion in joints. It may also increase lubrication in the joints. The outcome is a sense of ease and fluidity throughout your body. This is because yoga helps one increase the oxygen intake in their bodies. Because of the deep, mindful breathing that yoga involves, lung capacity often improves. This in turn can improve sports performance and endurance.

Some yoga styles use specific meditation techniques to quiet the constant "mind chatter" that often underlies stress. Other yoga styles depend on deep breathing techniques to focus the mind on the breath. When this happens, the mind calms.

With me, Yoga has relieved my asthma as well as helped me deal with lower back pain.