The Health Benefits of Yoga

3. Helps with Sleep 

If you struggle to drift off, yoga might be able to help. Sleep deprivation is often closely linked to anxiety and stress. Yoga decreases the body’s natural responses to stress and in turn lowers respiration and heart rate. This reduction in perceived stress helps the body to relax and this promotes healthy sleep.  

The central nervous system has a large part to play in our sleep patterns. When we fall asleep, the hormone levels in our brain change and the central nervous system lets us become unconscious. Yoga can support this process by increasing the blood flow to the brain and stimulating the glands that release sleep hormones.5 

In addition to your yoga routine, try our Beauty Sleep Capsules. They are expertly formulated with herbs and minerals including lemon balm and chamomile. These capsules also contain zinc to maintain the health of your hair, skin and nails.6 

4. Supports your Joints 

Regularly practicing gentle yoga can benefit joint function and reduce pain. In addition, using yoga to strengthen your muscles can help to take pressure off your joints, letting you enjoy greater flexibility in your joints over time.  

Supplements can help to maintain the health of your joints further. As we age, our levels of collagen are reduced and this can make the cartilage in our joints thinner and easier to damage. Myvitamins Joint Effort Tablets are a blend of vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, which can support the formation of collagen.7 

5. Maintains Heart Health 

High blood pressure can lead to heart problems including strokes and heart attacks. According to Harvard Medical School, yoga can help to restore ‘baroreceptor sensitivity’ in the body. This helps to maintain balances in blood pressure.8 

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So now you’ve seen the benefits, why not give yoga a try? You don’t need to be a meditation-pro or super flexible to master the basics. Adding yoga to your weekly routine can benefit your physical and mental health in more ways than you’d think. Click here to see the supplements that can support your yoga performance.