Christian Yoga Exercise - The Many Benefits

Yoga is a great way to exercise the mind, body and spiritual parts of you. The Yoga method of exercise addresses parts of a person that no other form of exercise can reach. Many people think of Yoga as a 'far out' exercise that is tied only to Eastern Religions. Yoga's physical benefits are HUGE. The spiritual side can be custom designed by the user.

There are so many benefits of Yoga. I will attempt to address four main categories. While I attempt to give you a basic understanding of the benefits of Yoga, you need to know that I am in many ways skimming the surface. To learn more you'll need to research the topic on line or through books.

The Four Benefits of Yoga are Physical, Mental, Spiritual and Helping to Improve Physical Ailments.

Yoga conditions and enhances the Physical Parts of You.

Just look at this list of benefits:

• Aids in Endocrine System Functioning
• Strengthens Joints and Ligaments
• Increases Flexibility and Lubrication where your Body so needs it
• Increases Cardiovascular Health
• Eye-hand coordination,
• Fortifies Respiratory System
• Stabilizes Blood Pressure and more.
• Slows Biological Aging
• Messages all the Internal Glands and Organs of the body. (Yoga is the ONLY exercise that reaches these internal parts.)

When you take care of your body - it takes care of YOU!

Possessing wholeness of mind is a huge part of health. A Mind at Peace is worth Everything! If you do not possess a sound mind you cannot even enjoy the physical or spiritual aspects of your being.

Yoga for your mind:

• Helps you with your Moods
• Lifts Depression and Anxiety
• Reduces Stress
• Strengthens Memory
• Increases Attention
• Sharpens Social Skills
• Renewing of Self Acceptance
• Improves Intellectual Skills
• Enhances Creativity
• Creates a Sense of Well Being

Exercise for the mind will keep you youthful and sharp. To neglect the mind is to risk getting the 'oldstimers' syndrome. Keep your mind going - whatever it take. A keen mind is creative and will promise you a bright future.

Every person is born with a spiritual component. Yoga speaks to the spiritual side of you. Yoga leads one to reconcile with God.

Some Spiritual Benefits from a Christian Perspective:

• Clearing the clutter of your mind
• Opportunity to Sit in Complete Silence and Meditate 
• Scripture Memorization
• Turn your Thoughts to flow God-ward
• Prayer for yourself, your family, your friends and those in need
• Searching your Heart for Negative thoughts and casting them at Jesus Feet
• Thanking and Praising God
• Count Your Blessings 
• Making Meloldy in your Heart

One of the great benefits of Yoga is that it is non strenuous. People dealing with physical ailments are often limited in their ability to exercise. For those afflicted by physical ailments such as arthritis, fibromyagia and other maladies. Yoga is perfect!

Yoga even addresses specific health problems such as:

• Digestive Disorders brought on by Stress
• Back pain
• Arthritis
• Diabetes
• Fibromyalgia
• Muscle Tension

Start with the natural approach to health problems ... at all costs avoid the crazy treadmill of running from physician to pharmacy and back again. 

Yoga is a much better option than medical treatment for caring for the mind, body and soul. I believe that for every medical condition there is a solution found in nature. It is up to us to find the natural solution. Yoga is a very natural method to maintain, enhance and increase health.

As you utilize the Yoga exercise methods you will be addressing the body, mind, soul and physical problems you may possess. Medications tax your liver and body and may add a ton of side affects to your already stressed system.

The benefits of Yoga are multifaceted. Search for local classes in your community. Make sure the flavor of the class matches your comfort level. The benefits of joining with others in your journey toward wholeness and health is the companionship and encouragement you will receive. Meeting and linking with other health-minded people will strengthen your commitment and resolve to take care of the one body you have total responsibility to care for.