Yoga has become a mainstream practice for many interested in improving their health in 2019. The benefits of yoga are endless, however, some claims are a little out there. Below I’ve listed the physical and mental benefits of yoga that I have personally experienced.
If you’ve never tried yoga, now is a great time to start! Check out my beginner’s guide and what to expect in your first class.
If you want a transformational experience there is nothing like yoga. No pilates isn’t the same. There is a deeper connection that happens within a yoga practice. You will start to be more aware, notice what’s going on in your body and mind, you will have a strong sense of how you feel in any given moment. See, your practice transcends the mat or studio. Your practice will enrich your life in so many physical and mental ways.
Physical benefits of yoga:
- Increase flexibility and mobility
- Better joint range of motion
- Reduce aches and pains in the body
- Improve athletic performance
- Increase energy
- Decompress spine
- Reduce back pain
- Increase heart rate
- Increase strength and stamina
- Improve balance and stability
- Weight management
- Improve respiratory function
- Protect from injury
- Increase strength and muscle tone
Mental benefits of yoga:
- Increase mental fortitude
- Moving meditation
- Reduce stress
- Relieve tension
- Improve mental clarity
- Reduce mental fog
- Sense of community and belonging
- Establish mind-body connection
- Build self confidence
- Improve concentration
If you’ve been doing yoga a while, what physical and mental benefits of yoga have you experienced?
If you’ve never done yoga, are you ready to start?!
