Exercise Mind 和 Body with Yoga 和 Mindful Movement
Could yoga be the missing piece to your whole body health puzzle? Many people experience increased energy 和 lower stress when practicing yoga regularly.
Most people experience increased energy 和 an improvement in overall well-being as physical activity becomes routine. Studies have shown that regular physical activity can help relieve depression 和 may even lower your risk of developing it.
But what if you’re not the active type, are older or have physical limitations? You can still add healthy movement to your life.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) describes yoga, 太极和气功有几百年的历史, 身心实践. They involve specific postures 和 movements combined with mental focus, 呼吸技巧, 冥想或放松. 几乎任何形式的锻炼, 喜欢步行, 运行, or dancing can be done mindfully as a form of meditation.
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这对你有什么好处? Some research studies have suggested that practicing mindful movement activities like yoga may help:- 控制压力、抑郁和失眠
- improve heart health including body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, cholesterol 和 heart rate
- 提高平衡性和稳定性
- 缓解慢性疼痛
- improve quality of life 和 mood in people with heart disease, cancer 和 other chronic illnesses
- motivate you to exercise more 和 eat healthier
More research is needed on the health benefits, but it’s clear that yoga is becoming more popular. In the last 10 years, the number of Americans practicing yoga has grown by over 60%. It’s now practiced by more than 34 million people in America.
Yoga 和 other mindful practices can be gentle 和 may be done by just about anyone, 在任何地方, 不需要特殊设备.* Look for instructional videos, books 和 websites.
Whatever way you choose to get active, you’ll be taking a step toward being your best you. And you may find yourself feeling happier 和 more relaxed, too.
*There is a wide variety of yoga styles; not all are gentle. The NIH recommends that people with high blood pressure 和 women who are pregnant should modify or avoid some yoga poses. Talk with your healthcare provider 和 a qualified instructor if you have concerns.
