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What Happens to Your Body When You Do Yoga? [Infographic]

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Sep 16, 2019

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The practice of yoga started thousands of years ago and continues to grow in popularity all over the world. A combination of breathing techniques and poses, yoga helps us achieve harmony between body and mind while improving the health of both. Just as many things are happening to your body when you work out, there’s a lot that happens to your body when you do yoga. Loyal yogis rave about its benefits for those with diabetes, mental health disorders, asthma, and even back pain. However, what exactly happens to your body when you do yoga? Well, each section of your body reacts to it differently, and in the end, it all comes together to improve your overall well-being.

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Geraldine is a GR8NESS Contributing Editor who writes about self care, clean makeup and beauty, mental health, and relationships – as well as natural remedies and fitness. She’s a coffee enthusiast with Venezuelan roots, a former ballerina, and the sunscreen patrol. Most of the time, you can find her working on her skincare routine or trying a new dance workout.

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