Through focusing on sensations, meditation quiets the chatter of the mind. And when the mind is quiet, we're not as angry, worried or anxious. Hence the practice of yoga brings not only physical health, but also mental health. Medical research has recently shown that the regular practice of yoga can relieve high blood pressure, arthritis, arteriosclerosis, chronic fatigue, asthma and varicose veins. In addition, resistance to tumors and viruses improves, heart conditions improve and cholesterol and blood sugar levels can be lowered.
Today there is no doubt of yoga's effectiveness as both a curative and preventive medicine.
The best reason of all to practice yoga doesn't come from an article. Ask your body how it feels when you get up in the morning. That's got to be the best inspiration of all to start practicing Kripalu yoga, and feeling good about the body you live in. It helps correct postural deviations and their associated pain. The mountain provides the basic alignment for other standing postures, and leaves you feeling grounded and balanced.