What are the Benefits of Yoga?

This week on WellCast, we're going to introduce you to Yoga and go into an exercise that will have you focus on deep breathing and gentle stretching. We'll also show you why even just a few minutes of yoga a week will make you more mentally alert, happier and healthier. Ready?

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[meeya]

For anyone looking for ACTUAL BEGINNER'S YOGA on Youtube, I'm telling you, Yoga with Adriene is one of the best. A lot of channels say that they have beginner's yoga just to get more views, but Adriene is really good at including people of all levels.

[derinjturner]

yoga saved my butt from a deep depression. never giving it up.

[rosamagana]

Yoga with Adriene.... Best yoga on You Tube:)

[chtjagadesh]

I already joined yoga class.one word describes is all its the best!.

I practice yoga for 1 hour a day everyday from 5 to 6 am.

Trust me, yoga will change ur life for ever.

As I'm preparing for a state level competitive exam, I needed inner peace mainly, so I joined yoga, but I'm enjoying all other benefits also.

Join a yoga class nearby, get up!

[The.ranosh]

yoga is the best thing that has ever happened to me.

[patelvidhu]

Yoga will keeps you mentally and physically fit.

[jaliz]

The benefits of yoga go far beyond simple weight loss. I urge everyone to try it and incorporate it into your weekly routine. I work in health care and we see a tremendous amount of benefit in people coping with illness. Well done wellcast on this presentation! : )

[ludwigharisuo]

The thing is, I’ve never been a stressed out person, I’ve always been relaxed, and after I’ve been doing yoga for a few days, it’s just pushing that even further, plus I’ve gained balance. I’m not talking about the spiritual balance, but the “standing on one foot without falling over” kind of balance. Though the other form is slowly coming.
Combining working out, yoga, and meditation is seriously the golden combo. Physical strength, yoga benefits, and a stable mind. What more could you ask for?

[francesandrews]

Been doing yoga 3months - it’s in my life now 😍🧘‍♀️
Love yoga with Adrienne & Brett Larkin 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️
Currently doing 30 days yoga camp x 😍💪

[lionVODs]

I do this in the morning, and do simple meditation at night before bed, each for 10-20 minutes. I have noticed an impact on my mood, my health, and my breathing! I feel more energetic, and I've only been doing this for two days! Thank you Wellcast, you helped me come over my self esteem issues, and my weight issues! It's thanks to your videos that I'm a healthier me! Thank you!

[fluffycat]

Everyday after school i go to my yoga class it really helps sence i'm in 7th grade and i'm really stristed all the time from test or homework. take yoga it helps a lot i promise.

[emotionaladdict]

when I heard that it can make me healthier, HAPPIER and more strechy, I took 5 deep breaths, and i INSTANTLY started smiling!!! Gigglinggg

[thedailyyogahabits]

Yoga saved my life after a brain injury! Now, I'm a yoga teacher and loving every minute of life.

[issymarket]

my aunt has tried yoga and she lost weight alot more than zumba

[robertgower]

Doing something new can seem to be nearly impossible for a lot of people - especially if that something has been shown to be good for you. Some people will try to shame you when you start taking proactive steps toward self-improvement. Why do think that is so? Explore, engage, encourage others to do the same. Life is too short, precious, and fleeting to do otherwise...

[yogesh]

I don't know while introducing Yoga, why no one  mentions  that Yoga is ancient India's gift to the mankind.

[brooke]

Yoga helped my chronic pain and my depression/anxiety which came from my chronic pain. I do some every night before bed to calm me down. I also do i a 10 minute medication where I face the thoughts I try to ignore, and allow myself to let them go.

[TheFogIsRising]

Pranayama also means lifeforce in some Hindu cultures. Prana = life, Yama = Force.

[itsjustsuper]

yoga made people notice me, it increased my flexibility and also CURED my depression which is good! i love it so much now and i practice it every day

[kreativekhushi]

A made in India practice famous all around the world... Feeling proud 🤩🇮🇳