Amongst the endless benefits of Yoga, cartilage and joint breakdown prevention is the one that cannot be overlooked. With regular practice of yoga you prep your joints to get more and more in shape and in full range of motion. We all know joint cartilage is a sponge like structure which upon squeezing out all the fluid inside it receives the nutrients and new supply gets soaked up. Without proper nourishment abandoned areas of cartilage can sooner or later wear out revealing the underlying bones like worn-out brake pads. When you regularly practice yoga you, without realizing are also preventing degenerative arthritis and alleviating disability by enfolding and drenching areas of cartilage that are normally never used in any other exercises. Other than mental serenity yoga upsurges the level of fitness like no other exercise. Certain poses in yoga release the fluid required to nourish the sponge like structure of joints and strengthens the muscles supporting vital joint systems. There are 3 known ways to get the fluids flowing in the joints so that you even in your older years can walk smoothly like a young man.
1.   Yoga Promotes Flow Of Synovial Fluid
Synovial fluid in joint systems in combination with hyaline cartilage ensures smooth and painless bone movement. It is normally found in the knees, hips and elbows and all other areas where free bone movement is permitted. This fluid is highly responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen to hyaline cartilage which lacks all sorts of blood supply. Certain poses of yoga allows the fluid to flow to different body parts and when you practice it regularly its flow increases in the joints and help you move smoothly. It acts a strong lubrication for the joints so that you can keep moving effortlessly.
2.   Yoga Strengthens Joint Supportive Muscles
Practicing yoga regularly trains the smaller muscles around your joints to tolerate more pressure. Poses that involve balancing on one leg and change boost or rotate train are assisting muscles to work in ways strictly for firmness and equilibrium, thus refining their utility as you carry out your everyday undertakings.
3.   Yoga Alleviates Unnecesary Burden On Joints
With ever increasing weight you unintentionally are putting extra burden on your joints. When you are running or doing other exercises you can put extra pressure on your joints. When for instance you are running uphill you are putting extra weight and consequently pressure on your joints. Excess fats when a person reaches obesity can cause so many joint problems, movement difficulties and walking glitches. Yoga along with some special poses and a healthy diet plan can not only help you shed some extra pounds but can also reduce the burden on your joints.
So, incorporating yoga into your daily routine comes with so many health benefits which we never thought we would enjoy with any other exercises. Start your yoga routine right NOW and get ready to enjoy a healthy life.
By : Natural Health News
