Conditions Proven to Benefit from Yoga and Meditation

So you thought yoga was all about stretching your body, eh? Or maybe you thought it was to help you get a "better" or more toned body.  And what about relaxation? That's what yoga is.. right? To relax.  While all of these are true, there are so many other beneficial aspects to yoga.  The healing power of yoga and meditation is being studied more and more today throughout India, the U.S, and Europe.  Scientific evidence is growing and showing that yoga is beneficial for the following conditions:

Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Cardiovascular disease
Carpal Tunnel
Chronic Pain
Depression
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Fibromyalgia
Headaches
Hypertension
Infertility in women
Poor Immune System
Obesity
PMS
Psoriasis
Sleep disorders
Stress


While yoga isn't a cure all miracle, it is in fact a great way to start alleviating some of our day to day aches and pains.  And don't be surprised if you do find a cure to your ailments through a daily practice of yoga.  Start simple, it's the best way to get your body acclimated.  Remember to acknowledge your body and where you are at, this will allow you to reap the benefits of the different postures yoga offers. Don't force or go beyond any limitations your body sets.  You can't force things to happen, they just do in time, let it be...relax.. and feel the benefits ...  on and off the mat.   Namaste :)))