Improved circulation helps rid the body of tension and stagnant energy whilst strengthening cells and bones. The more easily blood flows within the body, the more the aging process is slowed and more oxygen is distributed to the brain, improving concentration and memory.
Conditions that are helped by the increased circulation from a yoga practice include high blood pressure, arthritis, rheumatism, heart disease and asthma.
To improve your circulation, try resting with your legs up a wall, with a folded blanket beneath you.
This position helps to stave of any minor illnesses that might be coming your way. The lymphatic system fights infection in the body and is reliant on good circulation to be at its most effective. Resting in this way for 5 - 20 minutes gets the circulation flowing in a different direction, taking pressure off the heart and allowing the body to rest and relax. It's much harder for the blood to circulate through tight and tense muscles which is why you tend to get more run down and ill after periods of stress.
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