Yoga can
make you more flexible
Some people are afraid to try yoga because they think they are not flexible
enough. However, did you know that yoga can actually increase your
flexibility? For those people who have trouble touching their toes,
practicing yoga on a regular basis may gradually help to ease stiff
muscles.
Yoga can help enhance your posture
and appearance
Yoga teaches body awareness and can help you naturally contract core
stabilizing muscles and stand taller, so you look more healthy and
confident. Good posture can make you look thinner. Also, active,
intense styles of yoga can help burn the most calories. Ashtanga, vinyasa
and power yoga are examples of the more physical types of yoga.
Yoga can improve your mood
Did you know that taking the time to practice yoga poses throughout the day can
help improve blood circulation and your mood? Studies have shown that a
lack of oxygenated-blood to the brain can have a negative impact on a person’s
mood. By stretching, you can increase endorphins and the flow of
blood.
Yoga can help you sleep
Insomnia is an issue that many people face. Lack of sleep can cause
disease, illness, stress and more. Doyouyoga.com recommends that
practicing ten minutes of the following yoga sequence before bedtime can help
your body calm down and prepare for a good night’s sleep.
Yoga can help relieve anxiety and
depression
According to Newsweek, about 1 in 5 Americans suffer from a mental illness,
including depression and anxiety. Practicing yoga can help quiet the mind and
ease worries from our day-to-day lives.
