Why yoga?

Just  wondering if Yoga is for you? You have to read this!
From better sleep to more energy and strength, this list provides several benefits of practicing Yoga:
Aging.
Yoga stimulates the detoxification process within the body. Detoxification has been shown to delay aging, among many other health benefits.
Posture.
The very nature of yoga teaches the practitioner how to hold and control one’s body in a more healthful position. Through consistent practice, your posture will improve so that you look more confident and healthy.
Strength.
One of the premises of yoga is that you are using the weight of your own body for overall strength. 
Energy.
Regular yoga practice provides consistent energy. In fact, most yogis state that when you perform your yoga correctly, you will feel energized after your yoga session rather than tired.
Weight.
The benefits of a better metabolism along with the exercise of yoga work to keep your weight in check. Additionally, the stretching of muscles longwise helps to reduce the amount of cellulite that can build around muscles.
Sleep.
Because of the many benefits to both body and mind that a yoga routine can provide, many find that their sleep is much better. 
Balance.
An integral part of the yoga practice is balance and control over your body. With a consistent practice, you will find that your overall balance will improve outside the yoga class.
 Integrated function of the body.
Yoga is derived from Sanskrit and means "to join together and  direct one’s attention." This is exactly what happens to your body after you start practicing yoga. Yogis find that their body works together much better, resulting in more graceful and efficient body
movements.
Body Awareness:
Doing yoga will give you an increased awareness of your own body. You are often
called upon to make small, subtle movements to improve your alignment. Over
time, this will increase your level of comfort in your own body. This can lead
to improved posture and greater
self-confidence.
Core strength.
With a strong body core, you receive better posture and overall body strength. A strong core helps heal and reduce injuries. This is why a lot of athletes do yoga as cross training.
 
And the list continues... In the next post...