Yoga tips

What are the benefits of yoga inversion poses? These poses have many physical and mental health benefits. May reduce leg swelling: “Yoga inversion pose like legs-up-the wall can help to minimise leg swelling,” says yoga expert Fenil Purohit. An inverted stretch can increase blood flow, which can help to reduce pain, and swelling in legs. Increase circulation: Yoga inversion poses can stimulate blood flow from your pelvic area to your heart, and help to deliver oxygen throughout your body. Inverted asanas may help to lower your heart rate and allow for better absorption and utilisation of oxygen by the body, as per research published in the International Journal Of Yoga in 2011. Improve mood: “By changing your body’s orientation, yoga inversion poses can elevate your mood,” says the expert. These poses may release endorphins such as dopamine, and serotonin, that can improve mood, as per research published in Evidence-Based Complementary And Alternative Medicine in 2012. Improve fl...