This document outlines 5 health benefits of yoga based on various studies: 1) Yoga can boost immunity by changing gene expression and increasing immunity at a cellular level. 2) Yoga can ease migraines by reducing stress and physical misalignments. 3) Yoga can boost sexual performance by increasing blood flow and strengthening pelvic floor muscles. 4) Yoga provides natural asthma relief through gentle stretches and slower pace. 5) Vigorous yoga can aid in weight loss by keeping people more aware of their bodies and habits. The document promotes a yoga retreat in Costa Rica.

1. 5 Health Benefits of
Yoga
We believe the practice of yoga is for people of all ages, all levels, all
intentions. Our classes will challenge you physically, but more than
that they will be an opportunity to increase self-awareness,
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2. Boost Immunity
• A recent Norwegian study found that yoga practice results in changes in gene
expression that boost immunity at a cellular level. And it doesn’t take long: The
researchers believe the changes occurred while participants were still on the mat, and
they were significantly greater than a control group who went on a nature hike while
listening to soothing music. By: http://dailyburn.com/life/fitness/health-benefits-yoga/

3. Ease Migraines
• Esearch shows that migraine sufferers have fewer and less painful migraines after
three months of yoga practice. The cause of migraines isn’t fully understood, but
Bleier says it could be a combination of mental stressors and physical misalignment
that create migraines and other issues. Hunching over a computer or cell phone with
your shoulders up and head forward causes overlifting of your trapezius and
tightening of the neck. This pulls the head forward and creates muscle imbalances
that can contribute to headaches and migraines. By:
http://dailyburn.com/life/fitness/health-benefits-yoga/

4. Boost Sexual Performance
• Studies have found that 12 weeks of yoga can improve sexual desire, arousal,
performance, confidence, orgasm and satisfaction for both men and women. How?
Physically, yoga increases blood flow into the genital area, which is important for
arousal and erections, says Bleier, and strengthens the “moola bandha,” or pelvic floor
muscles. Mentally, the breathing and mind control involved with the practice can also
improve performance. By: http://dailyburn.com/life/fitness/health-benefits-yoga/

5. Asthma
• Among the many health benefits of exercise is natural asthma relief. But people with
asthma may find some forms of physical activity challenging if they experience
exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. That's why yoga is catching on among people
with asthma. Yoga is an all-around stress-relieving technique with gentle stretches
and a slower pace than other workouts. By : http://www.everydayhealth.com/asthma-
pictures/great-yoga-poses-for-asthma-relief.aspx

6. Obesity
• Vigorous Power, Vinyasa, or Ashtanga yoga classes done for 90 minutes at least 3-5
times a week will produce weight loss. Yoga keeps people more in tune with their
bodies making them aware of aware of bad habits, such as eating because of stress,
boredom or depression. The first study investigating the effects of yoga on weight was
recently conducted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, WA. -
By: http://yogahealthfoundation.org/health_benefits_of_yoga_explained

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