Effects of regular yoga practice

Psychological positive effects

– Only the achievement increases
– Social adaptability increases
– Aggression decreases
– Agitation and depression recede
– Psychomotor functions improve
– Cognitive functions improve

Physiologically positive effects

– A balance is established in the autoimmune nervous system with a tendency for a slight dominance of the parasympathetic nervous system over the sympathetic nervous system.
– Heart rate decreases.
– The breathing rhythm slows down
– Blood pressure decreases
– Galvanic skin response increases
– EEG alpha waves increase
– EMG activities decrease
– Cardiovascular functions improve
– Respiratory functions improve (respiratory volume increases, a proper breathing rhythm is established, the respiratory system increases as well as vital capacity and air retention ability)
– Gastrointestinal functions are normalized
– The endocrine system is balanced.
– Excretory functions improve
– Musculoskeletal flexibility as well as joint mobility increases
– Stamina increases
– Energy level is stronger
– Body weight normalizes
– Sleep improves
– Immunity is strengthened
– The feeling of pain decreases

Biochemical positive effects

– Glucose levels drop
– Sodium levels drop
– Total cholesterol decreases
– Triglycerides decrease
– HDL cholesterol decreases
– VLDL cholesterol is reduced
– Catecholamine decreases
– Hematocrit increases
– Hemoglobin increases
– The number of lymphocytes increases
– The total number of white blood cells decreases
– Thyroxine secretion increases
– Vitamin C increases
– Total serum protein levels increase
– Oxytocin increases
– Prilactin increases
– The amount of oxygen in the blood increases