Physiological
- Increased strength, flexibility and stamina
- Releases tension in the body, which can reduce muscle strain and chronic pain
- Lowers blood pressure
- Increases the “feel-good” hormones, oxcytocin and prolactin
- Decreased cortisol levels
- Increased serotonin
- Certain techniques stimulate vagus nerve actitivity
- Calms sympathetic nervous system while activiatining the parasympathetic system
- Increased balance and spatial awareness
- Increased mindfulness and awareness of the body
Psychological
- Functional MRI studies indicate that Yoga Nidra practices actually shift blood into left side of brain, which lead
to improved emotional stability - Safe, natural method of anxiety/stress-reduction
- Decreases anxiety using breath and movement
- Balances left/right brain function
- Cultivates equanimity in the face of life’s challenges
- Elevates and balances mood and creates sense of well-being
- Develops greater self awareness
- Increased mindfulness of emotions
General
- Part of increasing trend towards holistic approach to healthcare; in treating just the physical symptoms, you
frequently fail to address the
underlying cause, which is often stress or depression-related, leading to recurrence of problem later - Natural, drug-free
- Few, if any side-effects
- Provides proactive, empowering set of tools for self-management of physical and psychological symptoms
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