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1 Benefits of Yoga Milani Pickering IT 2010, Georgia State University April 3, 2013

2 Introduction  This presentation will illustrate the benefits yoga has on one’s health.  We will mostly concentrate on what yoga does for the mental aspect and the physical aspect of a person.

3 What is Yoga?  Started in India  A system of exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind.

4 Mental Aspect Meditation: The biggest contributor in yoga that allows you to calm your mind Concentrate on your inner self Forces you to clear your mind Breath and stay Zen

5 Mental Aspect Cont.  Yoga allows you to become calm and composed  By slowly breathing and quieting the busy world around you  makes your mind become aware of your thoughts and slowly releasing them.

6 Mental Aspect Cont.  Said to reduce students’ anxiety levels and increase self-esteem levels  Realizing/become aware of your self-doubt  changes your mood  Allows time for yourself to gain appreciation of your life and your current situation

7 Physical Aspect Asana: The poses that you will experience in a yoga session.

8 Physical Aspect  each class is planned out to work certain body parts.  Your body feels rejuvenated and loose after a session of yoga.  Said to have a 35% improvement in flexibility after only eight weeks of yoga  Great for aging bodies, will decrease in aches and pains.

9 Conclusion  If you are someone who is searching for a solution to a medical problem, but don’t want to be medicated by a doctor; try yoga.  The only way to find out if yoga is beneficial to you is by taking a class, and seeing for yourself.


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