Transitioning into the new year, many people have set health goals. Why not try something that can help manage stress and mental health, as well as improve your physical health?
5 Benefits of practicing yoga include:
- Increases muscle strength
- Helps manage stress
- Increases flexibility
- Improves energy and respiration
- A form of cardio and improves circulatory health
Yoga can help increase muscle strength and flexibility. It can also be a form of cardio, improving circulatory health, energy, and respiration.
While yoga is packed with physical benefits, it also benefits the mind. Meditation as an aspect of yoga along with focus on the breath can help improve mental health. According to Dr. Nevins, “Regular yoga practice creates mental clarity and calmness, increases body awareness, relieves chronic stress patterns, relaxes the mind, centers attention, and sharpens concentration.”
Find more ways you can incorporate yoga into your life through our programs at Vikara Village!