Benefits of a Yoga Practice

We know that every time we step on to our mats we feel better.  When we miss a class or two or when we don’t practice for a while our bodies and minds keep calling us back because we feel great after practicing!

The many benefits of yoga are now being documented by science so not only do we have a qualitative reason, feeling better, we also have many quantative reasons to enjoy yoga.  Just do an internet search and you will find oodles of articles discussing and emphasizing the various benefits of practicing yoga.
 
Here is a list of the many benefits of practicing yoga.  See if there is something on this list that resonates with you!

• Increase strength and muscle tone
• Reduces stress
• Enhances flexibility
• Aids digestion
• Strengthens the nervous system and calms the mind
• Improves concentration
• Promotes deep and restful sleep at night
• Supports bones strength and development
• Supports cardiovascular health by helping to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and your resting heart rate
• Reduces anxiety, worry and depression
• Improves balance and spacial senses
• Increases body awareness
• Improves overall mood and interactions with others
• Relieves or eliminates back pain and teaches methods to avoid future back injuries​​

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