TOP 10 BENEFITS OF YOGA ACCORDING TO SCIENCE

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INCREASED FLEXIBILITY

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BUILD STRENGTH

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IMPROVE BODY POSTURE

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BALANCE & STABILITY

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STRESS REDUCTION

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ENHANCE MOOD

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RELIEF FROM ANXIETY

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PAIN MANAGEMENT

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IMPROVES SLEEP

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IMPROVE MENTAL FOCUS

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10 BENEFITS OF PRACTISING MOBILITY EXERCISES

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