Hangzhou’s “Yoga Grandpa” teaches yoga for free and has become a hot topic. What are the benefits of doing yoga?

A 78-year-old yoga grandfather in Hangzhou has become a hot topic. Because of his 78-year-old age, he not only does yoga, but also teaches yoga for free. From the video, we can see that this 78-year-old grandfather is full of vigor and energy, with a straight back and strong flexibility. Many netizens even directly doubted, is this really a 78-year-old body?

What are the benefits of doing yoga?

1. Promote blood circulation. It may seem that the yoga movements are not too strenuous, but in fact they are not. Moreover, although many movements are performed slowly, after a few rounds, the body will still have some post-exercise reactions. But such a reaction can speed up the heartbeat and enhance blood circulation. Therefore, practicing yoga regularly has a good detoxification effect.

2. Release stress. Although social conditions are getting better and better now, people are under increasing pressure. Regular yoga practice can lead to a calmer mind and body and boost immune system function. Not only can it soothe anxious emotions, but it can also remove toxins from the body.

3. Enhance self-confidence. Yoga can make people healthier. At the same time, yoga also combines some dance postures, so regular yoga practice will make your temperament better and better. When a person's temperament improves, his self-confidence will naturally increase accordingly.

4. Physical flexibility. Yoga is not a new form of exercise. In fact, it is a body movement derived from thousands of years of practice experience. It not only stretches the connective tissue of the limbs, but also improves physical and mental problems. So practicing yoga regularly can make your body more flexible.

5. Control your weight. Yoga is also a great choice for people who need to lose weight, or who need to control their weight due to certain underlying diseases. Because yoga can promote human metabolism and accelerate fat burning, thereby achieving the purpose of weight control.

Warm reminder. Although there are many benefits of yoga, for those who have never done yoga or whose bodies are too stiff, do not force it and must follow a step-by-step approach.