Healthy and Natural World reports:
According to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the average person spends more than half of his or her waking hours in activities that require sitting (watching TV, commuting to and from work, sitting at a computer, etc).
According to a scientific report published in the medical journal, Current Cardiovascular Risk Rep, sitting too much can be as harmful as secondhand smoking.
Some studies show a correlation between sitting too much and higher rates of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, and heart disease. Sitting too much is even linked to early death.
Sitting too much can also damage your back and it is linked to chronic back pain and poor posture.
You can prevent the harmful effects of sitting by doing the following 10 stretches on a regular basis. These 10 yoga stretches can help you increase strength and flexibility, and prevent pain in your back and knees.
Why Yoga Stretches Can Undo the Damage of Sitting Too Much
Yoga has been originated in India and has been practiced for thousands of years. This ancient mind-body practice became part of our modern days and symbolizes peace and well-being. Nowadays more than 20 million Americans practice yoga according to the 2012 Yoga in America study.
Many studies have been published on yoga that suggest that it is an effective way to increase physical activity, especially strength, flexibility, breathing and balance, as well as reduce stress and increase mental abilities. According to HNS website, there is even some evidence that regular yoga practice is beneficial for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, aches and pains.
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