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Exercise has so many great benefits for our health both physically and mentally and one form of exercise that is particularly good for both mind and body is Yoga! Yoga is an exercise that can be adapted and enjoyed by almost everyone from beginners to experts, any shape, size or age. In fact yoga is a fantastic all round exercise that can help build strength, flexibility and help clear your mind to name a few and so is an exercise we should all try to fit into our day when we can.
Below I am sharing some of the great benefits of Yoga, how to get started and what you will need to practice Yoga in your own home or in a class.
The Benefits of Yoga
As I mentioned above yoga has so many benefits for both the body and mind. But you may be wondering what the main benefits of yoga are and why you should consider taking it up right? Keep reading to find out some of the main benefits below -
Increased Flexibility and Mobility - A common misconception when people think about yoga is that they believe you need to be flexible to practice yoga, but this is not true. In fact there are many yoga poses that are designed to help you increase your flexibility and over all mobility. Yoga is a gentle practice and allows you to improve your flexibility at your own pace without any pain or discomfort. The more you practice yoga the more you will begin to see improvements in your flexibility and you will start to notice that you can bend into a pose better or even begin trying more difficult poses as your flexibility increases.
Reduces Stress - Our daily lives can be stressful for a range of reasons and whilst yoga may not be able to stop all of those stresses it can help you to reduce your stress levels for the day ahead or at the end of a long day. Yoga uses a combination of breathing techniques, poses and meditation all of which combined can help you feel more relaxed, lower your heart range and allow you to focus your mind on something other than the things that are causing you stress. Even a short 15 minute practice a day can really help relieve stress by allowing you to take time for yourself and focus on something else.
How to Get Started
As with most things, something the most difficult step is the first one. Getting started with anything new can seem like such a daunting experience but as with most things, once you take that first leap you wonder what you were ever worried about.
Whilst you can of course practice yoga from home, it is always advisable for beginners (or people who have some experience) to start off by attending a class. Doing this will allow you to really get a feel for what yoga is about from an experienced teacher who will also be able to help you out with some great tips, advice and help. Attending a class also gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you might have and for a experienced teacher to pick up on any mistakes you could be making which could really hinder your yoga journey or see you getting hurt.
What You Will Need to Practice Yoga
The key to yoga is consistent practice. It doesn't have to be for hours a day, a 15-20 minute practice is plenty. But once you begin to practice regularly you will really start to feel both the physical and mental benefits of it.
Do you practice yoga or is it something you would consider practicing in the future?
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