Why is yoga good for the heart?

Why is yoga good for the heart besides the obvious fact that your spirits are lifted after an amazing asana? We don’t often think of the heart as a muscle, and during a yoga practice we work on building muscles with the different postures such as extended side angle where you work to open the front line to the side wall. Poses such as this not only are great for flexibility but also aid in circulation and blood flow. While practicing you will lower blood pressure , cholesterol and even blood glucose level. What does all that mean? Your body will respond positively to movement with light impact and by connecting this movement with the breath , stress and anxiety will decrease and result in a higher probability of warding off heart disease.

Keep the heart happy and move the body friends. 

Try this

breath technique for heart health

Considered to be one of the most beneficial breath techniques in the yoga practice, kapalabhati breathing not only rids the body of toxins but it also calms the mind and body.

Try this pose for heart health

With so many benefits, Dancer Pose is hard to resist. From increasing lung capacity and body awareness to boosting energy the healthy way, it’s safe to say that this pose is a great option for heart health.

Peace & Love,

Mel