12 Interesting Facts to Know About Yoga, the World’s Fastest Growing Health Trend

9 Yoga improves social and occupational functioning in schizophrenic patients

Research ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3410202/) has proved that Yoga is a feasible and effective add on therapy in psychosis and schizophrenia. Studies used several forms of asanas and pranayama without meditation which resulted in improved cognitive function, reduction of depressions and psychosis and an improved quality of life. Yoga also increased levels of Oxytocin known as the love hormone and regarded as an antidote for depression.

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10 The world’s oldest yoga teacher

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, 85-year-old Bette Calman from Australia is the world’s oldest Yoga teacher.

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11 Americans spend $5.7 billion on Yoga Gear’

A market survey in 2008 conducted by the Yoga Journal showed 16 million Americans practice yoga and spend $5.7 billion a year on gear.

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12 Ancient Yogis believe that Yoga increases life span

Among facts about Yoga, ancient yogis believed that humans have limited number of breaths in each life. Through Yoga, one can increase their lifespan by breathing exercises that propagate slow and deep breathing.

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