Here are some all around benefits of practicing yoga, you might not have known before:
Yoga doesn't only tone your body and relax your mind. These detoxifying postures benefit every part of our bodies.
Have you ever noticed how much more energy you have after yoga? This is because yoga boosts our Vitamin C levels, producing max amount of energy. Energy helps us get things done.
Yoga promotes a positive and uplifted personality. Most people notice an immediate change in their mood. Concentration is a vital part of yoga. Constant concentration has been proven to reduce stress levels. Yoga's emphasis on controlled breathing is directly linked to decreasing anxiety.
Holding detailed postures teaches self-control in and out of the yoga studio. Remembering these postures helps improve memory.
This non- competitive workout increases self- acceptance. The ability to focus on our insides helps us to love ourselves for who we are.
Yoga also improves body chemistry by keeping our hormones in balance. Yoga lowers cholesterol through fat burning, while increasing red blood cells (carry oxygen). Studies also show a connection between yoga and healthy glucose levels.
Yoga is all about balance! Muscle groups are worked in both directions to increase equal strength around our bodies. A consistent yoga routine helps us find balance between weight control and hunger. It also creates a faster, more efficient metabolism, while promoting proper digestion.
Yoga builds a strong immune system and improves the body’s ability to prevent diseases. Yoga also increases pain tolerance (making us stronger individuals).
Yoga improves grace, skill, and endurance. Yoga is a mind and body workout. Not many exercises offer this level of connection.
As you continue to practice, your body trains itself to return to a calm, peaceful state.
These benefits are not just for women! Yoga is great for any BODY.
So keep practicing!
