Yoga is very beneficial to our health and fitness. So if you don’t want yourself staring at the hospital ceiling for days, this is what I advise. It enhances flow of blood in the vessels and brings about relaxation that everyone could dream of. Yoga inversions have several health benefits. Citing examples of these, we have salamba sarvangasana, the shoulder stand, salamba shirshasana, the head stand and viparita karani, the half shoulder stand. Regulation of fluids in the body is very vital. Oedema can result if fluids accumulate in the lymphatic system. Though the blood vessels have muscles which assist in its movement, the lymphatics have no such advantage. In order to avoid accumulation of such, one should practice yoga. It helps in distribution of the latter to all parts of the body and since the lymphatic fluid contains high levels of white blood cells which are important when it comes to fighting diseases and bacteria, an even circulation leads to better health through improved immunity.... Read more...