Publisher's Synopsis
In our hectic daily lives, yoga and meditation provide a real chance to de-stress and remove ourselves to a safer, quieter place. This is why yoga continues to grow in popularity despite being such an ancient practice and it is also why many health professionals recommend it to help tackle all sorts of ills associated with excessive chronic stress ranging from high blood pressure to osteoporosis. Young or old, flexible or not so flexible, yoga is the perfect way to gain true holistic fitness and simplify your life.Yoga also addresses the complaints caused by stress such as tension headaches and hyperventilation. Although it can take long and dedicated practice of yoga to reverse the damage caused by stress and neglect, even complete yoga beginners will soon see an improvement in body function, mental outlook and an immediate decrease in stress to prevent further heart damage in the first place.And as a side benefit, thanks to its emphasis on balanced stretching, yoga can help prevent and ease any number of painful conditions caused by overuse of joints and limbs. These include injuries ranging from hamstring and other sports injuries to conditions such as a frozen shoulder. Yoga has also been proven to help maintain bone density and to encourage the healthy movement of joints. Better posture, reduced back pain, improved digestion, greater suppleness, clearer sinuses, better balance and improved muscle and skin tone are some of the other benefits of yoga.With all of these benefits from yoga, why would anyone not want to do it. Learn how in our new book "Yoga - The Secret to Stress-Free Living."
