What are the benefits of practicing Yoga?

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"The success of Yoga lies not in the ability to perform postures but in the way it positively changes the way we live our lives and our relationships."

TKV Desikachar

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From a physical point of view

In general, this practice strengthens the immune system, helps regulate thyroid function, and facilitates the flow of energy throughout the body . It also helps to:

• improve breathing, particularly by draining the sinuses and lungs

• to develop endurance and reduce cardiovascular risks by promoting a decrease in blood pressure

  
  

• Increasing flexibility , particularly in the pelvis and spine, helps, among other things, to combat back pain.

• to facilitate the adoption of good posture

• strengthen the joints

• Body and muscle relaxation , particularly of the trapezius muscles and shoulder blades

• working on balance and proprioception

• slimming the silhouette

• to give muscle tone and ease of movement.

• regain quality sleep

Through stretching, strengthening, and breathing exercises,

Through concentration and visualization, we give our body the means to balance itself and thus release its own endorphins . This will By allowing the parasympathetic-sympathetic system to regulate itself, neurotransmitters will balance out and be secreted under satisfactory conditions.

From there, you feel better in your body and better in your mind , you reach that whole which makes you feel like yourself and good with yourself .

From a mental and neurological point of view

When practiced mindfully and appropriately , it offers an improvement in quality of life and overall well-being . It contributes to emotional regulation , leading to a feeling of calm and serenity. It acts as a natural antidepressant by regulating the nervous system. In particular, it helps to:

• to improve cognitive functions , develop a greater capacity for concentration and attention in order to learn to act mindfully , demonstrating mental resilience and discernment

  
  

• reduce cortisol levels and thus decrease stress and anxiety

  
  

• releasing positive neurotransmitters and thus strengthening self-confidence by acting on perceptions, emotions and thoughts

Several neuroimaging (MRI) studies have shown that regular yoga practice induces changes in brain structure and function . Yoga practitioners, in particular, exhibit:

• An increased volume of grey matter in key regions such as the prefrontal cortex, insula, cingulate cortex and hippocampus, all involved in the regulation of emotions and memory.

  
  

• Improved functional connectivity between neural networks , particularly those related to attention and emotional regulation

  
  

• A reduction in the activity of the amygdala , a brain structure associated with negative emotions, and an increase in the activity of the prefrontal cortex, involved in decision-making and stress management.

These changes suggest that yoga improves the ability to regulate emotions and manage stress , although the direct link between these brain changes and cognitive or behavioral improvements remains to be clarified.