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8 Reasons Your Body & Life Loves Daily Yoga

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Are you waking up in a bad mood? Are you suffering from physical and mental tension? Are you dealing with anxiety and stress constantly? Are you suffering form insomnia? These are all side effects that can occur when one does not include meditation and relaxation into their daily routine. Yoga is a lifestyle that promotes a balanced development of physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing.

Whatever improvements you are looking for, whether it is flexibility, weight loss, a peaceful mind, good health, or glowing skin, these are just a few of the many benefits of yoga, per The Art of Living.

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Benefits of yoga

Here are 8 health benefits one can receive from incorporating yoga into their daily life routine.

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Stress relief. Relieving stress is one of the most sought out benefits of yoga! A few minutes of yoga during your day can significantly lower stress that accumulates in the body and mind.

Some effective techniques to relieve stress are yoga postures, pranayama (breathing) and meditation.

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Weight loss. Many are surprised to hear that yoga helps here, too. As one begins to practice yoga regularly, they may also become more mindful of the food that they put into the body.

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This leads to awareness of their weight. Yoga has also been shown to help with digestion.

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Increased energy. If you are feeling drained throughout your day, yoga may be a solution to your problems. Yoga provides much-needed energy boosts. Practicing yoga as little as 10 minutes a day can help recharge the body.

Better relationships. When your energy is improved, your relationships with your spouse, friends, parents, siblings or loved ones are also improved. A person that is more relaxed and content is

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