Thinking about taking up yoga? It focuses on the combination of mind, body, and spirit through physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation. There are so many different types of yoga to choose from, from gentle and restorative to more intense and challenging styles that can really make you sweat!
Lets look at the many benefits of yoga.....
Improves flexibility and balance - by stretching your muscles it can better your flexibility and balance
Stress relief - manage your stress levels and improve your overall quality of life. The meditation and breathing side of yoga has been shown to lessen tension and relieve stress.
Improve mental health - regular yoga practice can lead to sharper focus and clearer thinking, bringing a positive effect to mental health
Increase strength - some types of yoga are strength building, holding poses and repetition, whilst targeting upper and lower limbs
Boost immunity - where stress can impact your immune system, yoga is considered an alternative treatment for stress, thus boosting your immunity
Improve cardiovascular functioning - yoga can have a positive effect on reducing blood pressure in people with hypertension
Improve sleep - due to the calming effects of yoga and post exercise effects, it has been shown to improve how quickly people fall asleep
Promote better posture - regularly practicing yoga poses can strengthen core muscles and will over time improve posture
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