The importance of Incorporating Yoga into Your Life
With busy schedules it can be hard to accomplish everything on your to-do list and some things may fall through. And while exercise is on many people's list and it does get accomplished, yoga is oftentimes forgotten about. However; there is a reason why professional athletes take time out of their schedule to practice yoga, and we suggest yoga to everyone.
Yoga has many different practices so whether you need a good stretch, stress relief, or a good workout you can find a practice that works for you. Beyond stretching, stress relief, and a workout, yoga can actually improve your life from within, both mentally and physically. Practicing yoga can improve body awareness, posture, coordination, proprioception, and reaction time. As you take time to hold poses you can target specific muscles to fire and increase your own knowledge on your body and what you can accomplish. Yoga can also increase your flexibility, range of motion, and spinal movement. As you practice more and move onto more difficult practices that challenge you physically, you can build up your strength and achieve lengthened, slender muscles. Similarly, restorative poses can help to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and can result in weight loss, not only helping to eliminate cravings, but also helping the body to release stored fats due to high-stress hormone levels. Struggling to find which practice is right for you? Click here to learn more about all yoga practices available. Once you find what works for you, take a few different classes and explore yoga and how it can work for your body, mind, and schedule.
Mentally, an active yoga practice can help with stress relief and boost serotonin levels, the hormone directly correlated to happiness. Wellness from within can also positively affect your immune health, meaning happiness and improved immune function are working hand-in-hand. Regular yoga practice can also improve sleep quality. Restorative yoga practice & savasana can help to restore proper nervous system function & balance helping regulate sleep. Practicing meditation in conjunction with yoga can also improve mental and emotional health: relieving stress, anxiety, promoting gratitude, and more! Use meditation as a way to mentally escape and find clarity, journal every day to track how you feel and focus on gratitude which can lead to a more positive mental state. Meditation and yoga go hand-in-hand, but if you’re not sure where to start then try out any of our guided meditations and yoga videos available on OnDemand.
With countless benefits of yoga and how many various practices there are, it truly is safe for anyone. Whether you’re working on your flexibility, strength, or looking for an hour of peace, try to incorporate yoga into your life and see how your body and mind can transform! Want a more hands-on approach to your health and wellness? We’re here to help!