Yoga benefits backed by science

Yoga instead of drugs for back pain or anxiety? Research shows the many ways practising yoga improves life and keeps us healthy as Sasha Gonzales writes in the South China Morning Post

The International Day of Yoga celebrated around the world annually on June 21, is a good time to explore six key benefits of this ancient practice – backed by science.

The six benefits explored are:

1. Yoga improves fitness and athletic performance

2. Yoga can make you feel happier

3. Yoga relieves chronic pain and inflammation

4. Yoga keeps your heart healthy

5. Yoga is a useful sleep aid

6. Yoga helps with brain health

Check out the article here in the South China Morning Post to learn if yoga can benefit you in these ways!