Benefits of Yoga

Yoga's comprehensive approach to health and wellbeing has led to its widespread popularity throughout the world. Learning about the positive impacts of yoga can inspire you to incorporate it into your regular routine. It is important to find a practice in your everyday life that you enjoy and want to come back to.

Here are some benefits that I believe to be important:

● Yoga can bring value and awareness to your mental health. The breathing techniques used can help reduce stress and allow your body to relax. It has been shown that yoga can also elevate your mood by increasing the production of serotonin, the hormone that makes us happy. Your mental well being reflects onto all aspects of your life so integrating or finding time for yourself is very important.

● Yoga can help improve your physical health whether it be increasing strength, improving balance, helping flexibility, or even boosting cardiovascular health. Many different yoga practices require muscle strength while also incorporating various stretching techniques.

● Yoga can help people grow spiritually whether it is finding a sense of purpose or finding peace within. You are given the time to connect with your mind and soul through meditation. Yoga can also allow people to think about who they are and who they want to become.

Everyone starts somewhere so don’t be afraid! The special part of yoga is that everyone has their own practice and no two people are the same so try to focus on yourself and the four corners of your mat. Think about why you started and what it takes to build a balanced and healthy life.