Health and development is coming more and more to the forefront in western society and people are looking for the best ways in which to take care of both their mind and body. There are a number of options and methods for living and pursing a healthy lifestyle and courses or retreats are the ideal way to introduce yourself to a new interest. Yoga is an excellent example of such a program that promotes health, not only of your physical body but also that of your mind. Another popular program that promotes personal development and health is meditation and most people that practise it find that they are able to think clearer and have greater energy levels.
at – Koh Phangan and set in the most serene and peaceful environment imaginable, you are sure to find that these programs are the ultimate combination for your health and well being. Another program to consider, which can also be incorporated into your retreat on Koh Phangan is that of a detox. This is the ultimate way to cleanse your body and you will soon find yourself rejuvenated and energized.
The Health Benefits of Yoga
Anyone can do it
Researchers at the University of WV ran a study on the effects of Iyengar Yoga on people who have high risk health factors such as being sedentary, overweight, and pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. After an 8 week intense Yoga therapy course for over fifty people who had no previous Yoga experience, over eighty percent of them reported that they had better mobility and physical functioning while they were also much calmer. Of the people who participated, even those who didn’t think they could participate had increased benefits to their overall health.
Light at the end of the tunnel
There has been a lot of research done in regards to the effects of Yoga on those who experience depression. Because depressed people may sometimes find it difficult to sit and be still in their own mind as you might do with meditation. It is thought that Yoga therapy would be better suited to those who experience mild to moderate depression.
