I believe that physical health is just as important as mental health. The foods we eat and the activities that we do can have a huge impact on how we feel about ourselves. If we eat junk food, we’ll feel like junk. But if we eat fruits and veggies, we’ll feel like a million bucks! Also, if you are an avid gym goer, why do you choose to sprint on the treadmill? To burn off calories? Release some anger and aggression? To forgive or forget someone? To increase muscle strength? Well, all of these things and more can be achieved through the practice of yoga.
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Yoga is a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices that originated in ancient India. The different styles of yoga are meant to strengthen specific body components and systems. Here are a few different positive physical benefits that a yoga practice can offer you.
1. Cardio and circulatory health
2. Increase muscle strength and tone
3. Weight reduction and a steady metabolism
4. Increase flexibility and athletic performance
5. Improve respiration, energy and liveliness
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The unique thing about the practice of yoga, compared to the gym, is that if offers you the potential to attain a healthy and positive mindset towards yourself and others.
1. Increase your body awareness.
2. Relieve stress and anxiety
3. Sharpens attention and concentration
4. Calms the Central Nervous System
5. Offers self realizations and a deep connections to others
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During yoga, you aren’t just going from pose to pose. You are practicing mindfulness and executing every movement with intention and self appreciation. Ujjayi Breath is a three-part breath that affects the cardio-respiratory system by releasing frustration, calming the mind and body, and building energy.
I have been practicing yoga for a few years now, but haven’t completely dedicated myself to it until last month. I go to class four times a week, which I consider the time I take for myself. You are constantly serving others and running from place to place. Take a break and do something that will benefit you both physically and mentally.
Yoga is mindfulness, patience, self-love, lack of ego and kindness.