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Yoga for Women's Health
Paul M. Jerard Jr.

Lately, there has been a big stir about the University of California study that reveals many benefits of practicing Yoga for women. Some of the benefits are as follows:

Fewer eating disorders Less self objection Better self image Less preoccupation with physical appearance Healthy eating habits

Let's stop for a moment and think about the big picture.

Yoga has been around for 5,000 years, and some people still think it might be a fad.

Yoga is beneficial to every segment of the population.

How many studies do we have to see - to learn the obvious benefits of Yoga?
About the Author

Paul Jerard, is a co-owner/director of Yoga teacher training at Aura Wellness Center. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors. Recently he wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students, who may be considering a new career as a Yoga teacher. http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org



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