Thanks to our Guest Blogger, Nicole Whiting. • March 16, 2015
6 Reasons to Try Yoga
Learn to let go, and go with the flow.
1. Flexibility
You would not imagine how many times I've heard people say, "I
can't do yoga because I'm not flexible enough." THAT'S EXACTLY WHY YOU
SHOULD DO YOGA! Can't touch your toes? Doesn't matter. That's not the
point anyway. With a regular practice you will be amazed at the
progress you will see. Learn to let go, and go with the flow.
2. Confidence
Yoga helps to transform mind and body. You will be surprised at
the amount of progress you will quickly see through a regular practice.
You will stumble and fall, then get back up and try it again. Yoga
teaches us to be confident not only in our abilities to accomplish
asanas (poses), but it also teaches us to love the body we're in. Treat
it with love, respect and ahimsa (non-violence). You can achieve more
than you think!
3. Concentration
These days we're distracted by all the noise and constant movement
around us. During yoga we learn to slow down, and listen to the
quietness within. Some poses were built to test our ability to stay
present, stay calm and breathe. Yoga helps build new neuropathic
pathways in the brain. You can actually re-wire how you think,
especially when adding breath control and meditation exercises.
4. Time with Yourself
When is the last time you took an hour for yourself?! This one is easy. Move your body! Feel happy! Feel free!
5. Improved Sleep
Many studies have shown that yoga reduces insomnia and improves
quality of sleep. When we learn to relax, we are adding years back to
your lives. Stress kills. By reducing the cortisol (stress hormone)
levels in our bodies, we are creating a much better environment for our
bodies to thrive and function properly. Less stress, better sleep!
6. Reduced Pain
Yoga helps to lubricate our joints. By putting ourselves into yoga
poses, we are moving synovial fluid in the joints which will keep
everything nice and fluid, reducing joint stiffness and pain. Do you
sound like a bowl of Rice Crispies? Try yoga!
Today is definitely the day to try Yoga in our friendly, supportive
atmosphere at Body Aligned in South Tampa. Take advantage of our New
Client Special, and enjoy your first Yoga Group class for only $10. Not
sure about a group setting? We also offer private or semi-private
sessions by appointment.
-- Thanks to our Guest Blogger, Nicole Whiting.
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