Are you contemplating whether you can fit Yoga into your busy life? We have four simple reasons why you should start. Beginning a New Year can feel overwhelming, getting back into a routine after the whirl of social events, parties and overindulging.
It is time to stop procrastinating, as the most important thing to do is get started by finding a class and teacher you enjoy! But if you are still unsure here are the four ways Yoga can change your life: Manage Stress, Find Balance, Increase Energy and Feel Ageless.
Yoga will help you find balance both physically and mentally. Physically it helps increase flexibility, strength, stamina, balance and alignment. Mentally, it helps reduce stress, improve sleep cycles and self-confidence. Yoga will help banish your aches and pains as it stretches your body from head to toe.
If you suffer or have suffered with depression or anxiety Yoga is the most effective methods of stress relief. It can build emotional wellbeing through breath work, meditation, physical movement, imagery and stretching. Many of us find it hard to separate work from home life, as digital technology makes it harder to switch off. The reason why Yoga can help at any point in your day is that you remain in the present and focus on the task at hand.
If you feel unmotivated or fatigued take 10 minutes in your day for a short yoga practice. This will give you a great energy boost! Yoga poses increase cortisol levels, as the energy created in your practice helps transform good intentions into actions.
Once you feel this positive change in your body and mind this will overflow into your overall welfare. Your mind and body will feel healthier and fitter as you make conscious decisions on how to treat your overall well-being. Yoga restores the elasticity of the spine and joints, firms the skin and helps improve posture!
What is there not to like?
Published on Wednesday 19th February 2020 at 15:55
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