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(Medical-NewsWire.com, December 06, 2015 ) New York, NY -- New study has that Yoga can improve the mental health as well apart from getting rid of any physical ailments. People who are dealing with depression, anxiety, and high levels of stress can benefit a lot from Yoga as it can not only lower the cortisol levels but also the blood pressure levels that will alleviate the symptoms and keep you positive at all times.
With rigorous postures and deep breathing exercises you can boost your mental health while aiming for a flexible body as well.
Studies conducted by Duke University School of Medicine concluded that Yoga could be a promising treatment for people who are having serious mental illness. It also helped them to sleep longer and better thus not only improving the quality of sleep but also cutting down the habit of consuming sleeping pills that can be detrimental to the body and addictive. It also inhibited the use of anti-depressant medications that are used by many people who are dealing with depression or anxiety levels.
Here are five ways on how Yoga will improve your mental health.
1. Relaxed body and relaxed mind
It increases the blood supply and nutrients to the muscles while relaxing the body. It also improvises the way we move the body, its function and the overall feel that can have a solid impact on the mental health.
2. Pain free postures
As Yoga focuses on improving the posture as well, it can alleviate backache, headaches due to poor sitting or sleeping positions that can lead to other health ailments. Proper posture can make you “feel” high and trigger an elated impression of oneself which can cut down the symptoms of depression.
3. Exhaling anxiety and stress
The combo of Yoga and meditation calls for proper inhaling and exhaling that is directly related to the chest. The sound of 'OM' right from the lungs to the base of throat is not only soothing but the breathing process also makes the student aware of true mind and eliminate stress from their mind and body.
4. Happy brain
Practice of Yoga also releases a chemical called GABA from the brain. This chemical plays a major role in suppressing the activity that can lead to sober feel. While antidepressants and alcohol does release GABA they are withdrawn equally rapid that can result in insomnia or anxious mood behavior.
5. Fighting stress
Yoga is not just about overcoming physical limits but mind too. People who practice Yoga ritual consistently learn to relax their senses and calm their mind that will lower the cortisol levels which triggers stress in the body and naturally becomes less responsive. Basically its all about controlling the mind and the senses.
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