Benefits of Yoga
I recently started up my yoga practice again after a year off. I realized I stopped doing a lot of the things I loved when life was difficult. I bought a package at CorePower Yoga in Uptown and love it! One of my favorite classes is Hot Yoga Express since I attended the traditional hot yoga classes at Bikram Yoga in the past. It is a great break from my regular routine of biking and running! Keeps me focused!
The practice of yoga bestows upon the well disciplined student: a firm body, a steady mind, and a peaceful spirit. Yoga has many physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. Here are just a few:
Physical:
Strength-yoga postures tone every part of the body.
Endurance-regular dedicated practice increases the capacity to do work.
Flexibility- a youthful ease is maintained or reestablished through correct stretching
Posture-as tone and flexibility are balanced, a straight and effortless posture is achieved.
Increased energy-improved glandular functioning and deep relaxation leave one refreshed.
Health-a consistent and positive state of well being is experienced when the body and mind are balanced.
Mental:
Concentration-improved ability to concentrate on everyday issues.
Emotional stability- more balanced mental attitude.
Peace-inner peace and harmony; a sense of being "unruffled" even during times of stress.
Spiritual:
Wisdom-increases one's intellectual potential.
Freedom-give the soul a sense of lightness and freedom.
Integration-helps unite body, soul, and spirit.
CorePower Yoga offers a week for free on their website!! Take a chance and try it out!! :)
Hi Jackie!
ReplyDeleteDo you recommend any specific types of yoga such as Ashtanga, Bikram, etc.? We don't have a lot of options here in Marshall and I've been thinking of picking up a book, video, etc.