By Namita S Kalla | February 28, 2025

10 benefits of doing yoga: Reduce stress, get glowing skin, more

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Yoga helps increase both flexibility by stretching and strengthening muscles, which improves posture and reduces injury risks

Flexibility

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With deep breathing techniques and mindful movements, yoga helps reduce stress and  calm the nervous system

Fights stress

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Yoga supports hormonal balance by reducing cortisol levels, stimulating endocrine glands, and managing hormonal fluctuations

Hormonal imbalance

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Yoga promotes better sleep by calming the nervous system and reducing anxiety. Certain poses help release tension

Calms the nervous system

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Yoga helps regulate metabolism, reduce stress-induced cravings, and burn calories through practices like power yoga

Regulates metabolism

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By improving circulation and detoxification, yoga improves blood flow to the skin, and brings a natural glow

Healthy skin

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Certain yoga poses massage internal organs, improve circulation, and stimulate the digestive system, promoting better digestion

Proper digestion

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Yoga boosts immunity by stimulating the lymphatic system. It increases circulation, reduces stress, and fights infections

Boost immunity

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Gentle yoga poses can help ease menstrual cramps by improving blood flow and releasing tension in the lower back and abdomen

Eases period pain