Yoga Is Health For You!
Some people start doing Yoga to tone their bodies and lose weight. Others want to alleviate symptoms of stress such as anxiety or depression. Nowadays more and more doctors recommend Yoga to people with various conditions, from back pain to heart disease, and even cancer. Yoga is not a magic pill in itself but the effects of practicing yoga can be magical to YOU; in the sense that Yoga delivers its medicine where you and your body, mind and spirit needs it the most. All you need to do to receive the many benefits is show up and become an active participant in the practice.
Below are some but not all the benefits you may experience as a result of engaging in Yoga:
- Relaxation
- Mental & Physical Stress release
- Good posture, flexibility and elasticity
- Deeper breathing as a result of expanding lung capacity
- Stretching and massaging of all body and organs
- Concentration
- Calmness and stillness of the mind & worries
- Inner introspection
- Confidence and stamina
- Improved digestion & functioning of internal organs
- Self-control and better tools to deal with addictions
- Revitalization of body & longevity
- Radiant appearance
- Balance & harmony in body and thoughts
- Union of body, mind and spirit
- Better judgment and a clear mind when making decisions
- A sense of well-being and overall peace.
PLEASE NOTE – if you have any preexisting health conditions or concerns relating to the neck, back, shoulders or any part of your body; it is recommended that you check with your doctor prior to initiating this type of activity. As with any physical activity, if you experience pain or discomfort from these yoga exercises you should discontinue the activity. Always listen to your body, move slowly and stop at the first sign of any discomfort. Your body knows best and your responsibility is to pay attention to any warning signs.
