8 Reasons to Practice Yoga

You must already know the perks of regularly hitting the mat, yet many of you still aren't prone to pose in a Downward Dog in favor of boosting health and happiness.

Yoga can do so much more than burning calories and toning muscles. It is a total mind-body exercise that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. On a physical level, yoga improves strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. On an energetic level, yoga can help you cope better with stress by cultivating a sense of ease.

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Stress relief, inner peace, improved immunity, strong and flexible body, increased energy, good health, weight loss — whatever you may be looking for, yoga has it on offer.
Here, we can have a look at the 8 reasons to practice yoga and set your mind-body balance in harmony.

1. A Sense of Calm

For 60 minutes, you can step into a world where you will disconnect, breathe deeply into your body, and just BE. It helps you live in the present

Many of the benefits of yoga is the ability to unplug and focus on the present, what’s happening in your body and in your life right now. The pursuit of happiness starts here and now.

 

2. Yoga Relieves Stress

If you find yourself feeling tense and impatient lately, it is the right time to head at the nearest yoga studio. Yoga will reduce your stress levels and lower your blood pressure. According to research, it can even reduce the symptoms of more serious mental health issues like anxiety.

 

3. Yoga Relieves Pain

Is your body begging for a little relief? If you practice yoga under the guidance of a knowledgeable and trained teacher, it can help you relieve chronic pain, help you deal with back pain, headaches, arthritis, heart disease, and so much more. 

4. It Can Help You Sleep

Practicing yoga can help you with insomnia, and to get better sleep in general. This is due to the fact that certain poses are intended to be done right before sleep, which usually leads our heads hit the hay more quickly. Another aspect is that any yoga session have a cool-down sequence at the end, which can definitely lead a much better quality of sleep later. 

 

 

5. Reminds You to Breathe

A big part of yoga is connecting to your breath through breathing exercises called pranayama. You will learn the meaning of “take a deep breath” in everyday situations, as you’ll have the power to control your emotions and react to aggression with peace during a conflict, using mental and emotional clarity to reach a solution.

6. Helps You Stay Focused

During the everyday life assaulted with distractions and social media, it is crucial to avoid the chaos of modern living and genuinely direct the attention to things that matter, that are happening right here and right now.

7. Sculpts Muscles

Even though it doesn’t scream “heart pumping cardio,” yoga is the best way to strength train using the weight of your own body.

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8. Prevents Workout Injuries

Doing too fast movements, or too much of them can easily lead to injury. Most yoga classes can help you reduce injuries, heal and recover muscles when running or playing other sports. 

 

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