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 Daily Health Habits of Yoga Yoga is a practice that has been around for thousands of years and has been shown to have numerous health benefits. It involves a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to help improve both physical and mental health. Here are some daily health habits that can be integrated into your yoga routine to help improve your overall well-being. Morning Sun Salutation: Starting your day with a series of Sun Salutations is a great way to get your body moving and energized. Sun Salutations are a sequence of postures that warm up the body and prepare it for more challenging poses. This simple yet effective practice can help improve flexibility, balance, and coordination, and is a great way to start your day feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Controlled Breathing: One of the key components of yoga is controlled breathing, also known as pranayama. This practice involves taking slow, deep breaths, which can help calm the mind, reduce stress

10 Top Meditation Benefits

10 Top Meditation Benefits: How Does Meditation Help the Human Body? By Suzanne Glover Meditation benefits are numerous, but what are the ones that really help us feel great mentally, emotionally and physically? These ten benefits of  meditation  top the list for mental, emotional and physical well-being. TOP BENEFIT #1: STRESS RELIEF BY LOWERING "STRESS" CHEMICAL One of the best  meditation  benefits is reducing the well-known stress hormone Cortisol. In fact, Cortisol does significant damage to our bodies. With today's fast-paced society, it is common for many people to have too much cortisol surging through their bodies. High levels of cortisol have been found to increase heart attacks, increase undesirable cholesterol, lower bone density, increase blood pressure, cause hyperglycemia, suppress healthy thyroid and lower immunity all around. Regular  meditation  significantly lowers cortisol levels and thus reduces the risk for these diseases. TOP BENEFIT #2: ELIMINA