International Yoga Day 2024: How can practising yoga regularly impact your health insurance premiums?
In recent years, yoga has gained immense popularity worldwide for its numerous health benefits. From improving physical flexibility to enhancing mental well-being, yoga has become an integral part of many people's daily routines. Yoga helps individuals rejuvenate from the daily hustle-bustle of life to help experience bliss and mini mindful moments through meditation.
However, its impact extends beyond individual health; it can also have a significant influence on one's health insurance premiums. In this article, we will explore the benefits of incorporating yoga into daily life and how it can lead to lower insurance premiums and a healthier lifestyle.
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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle by incorporating yoga in one’s routine has a rewarding incentive. A policyholder who engages in regular yoga practice is considered to be at lower risk of developing illnesses compared to others. As a result, they have a higher chance of obtaining lower premiums, as they are less likely to require extensive medical care.
Regular practice of yoga has been found to be particularly effective in reducing the risk of critical illnesses such as cancer, heart attack, and kidney failure. Studies have consistently shown that regular yoga practice can lower blood pressure and heart rate, manage pain, and other physical functions, which can help prevent these illnesses.
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Additionally, yoga has been found to have positive effects on mental well-being, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, which can also contribute to the development of these critical illnesses. By
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