Scientists of the world watch in wonder a reality that yoga instructors knew all along: the practice of this discipline regularly builds bone mass decreasing in many cases the chances of getting osteoporosis. Yoga keeps the skeleton strong and healthy because through asanas that are doing the yoga postures, you can get benefits such as those outlined below.
* Significant rotations are made joints and vertebral column: Many yoga postures widely rotate our column joints and in different directions, significantly reducing the progression of rigidity and deterioration, and keeping them in excellent condition.
* Strengthens muscles: the discipline strengthens the upper arms, shoulders and back muscles, because those who practice it must support its own weight for the positions reversed. Also the upper femur in certain positions of equilibrium, the weight alternating between one leg and the other.
* Increases bone density: through positions in which we have to maintain body weight. Unlike other forms of exercise such as walking, dancing, jogging or aerobics, yoga makes the effort to sustain the weight of the body is not made only in the legs, but with the upper body and with arms. This weight distribution is performed through inverted postures and crow, which will significantly strengthen shoulders arms wrists and hands.
* Balance the production of estrogen, progesterone, calcium and adrenaline levels, which helps maintain bone density. Before and during menopause regular yoga practice produces a smooth, due to increased hormonal balance. This helps to stabilize, ovaries, hypothalamus and pituitary, the real triggers that generate endocrine menopause. It also regulates the production of hormones responsible for maintaining calcium levels in our body. When the system works well, both premature aging and bone density loss can be prevented.
* Improved breathing, which is a fundamental part of this practice, implementing different techniques, such as rhythmic breathing, or pranayama deep, used in positions, especially to relieve tension states, achieving emotional balance, and prepare for meditation or relaxation.
