Yoga has been around for centuries, and nowadays, more and more people are incorporating this ancient Indian ritual into their workout routines and/or daily schedules. Whether you are practicing to shape up, become more mindful, or are trying to find better living habits, this trend can be incorporated into just about every aspect of being.
Yoga is an ancient practice that connects the mind, body, and spirit through breath, meditation, and body poses known as asanas. There are several of known health benefits associated with practicing yoga, but we’ve narrowed it down to our top five favorites:
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Body Awareness Practicing yoga will help you gain an increased awareness of your own temple which is your body. You will become aware of how strong you are! This will increase how comfortable you are in your own skin leading to increased self-confidence.
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Stress Reduction Yoga emphasizes living in the present -- taking focus away from the many stresses that encompass daily life. The meditation aspect of yoga helps to reduce stress and find stillness in today’s fast-paced world.
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Increased Energy When you start to get into better shape from doing yoga, building core strength and toning muscles, you will notice that you have a lot more energy in and out of the studio.
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Memory Increased blood circulation to the brain leads to improved attention span and memory retention.
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Body Strength In practicing yoga, you will learn how to develop a strong inner core which will result in better posture and overall body strength. A strong core is integral to injury prevention.
There are so many amazing yoga classes, props and accessories available today making yoga much more accessible to everyone. Now let's get practicing!
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