Benefits of a regular yoga practice
Attending a regular Seasonal Yoga Class ...
It's not just about feeling calmer...
Yoga practiced once or twice each week can build strength, keep you flexible and reduce stress.
Why is yoga good for me?
The benefits of a regular consistent practice
We all practice yoga for different reasons: to keep us fit and strong, calm a busy mind, or just to build friendships in a society which is more and more disconnected. Whatever your reasons for joining a class or practicing at home, a regular yoga practice will be beneficial. Beginners to yoga may be familiar with the Asanas - a Sanskrit word, translated as postures. Yoga encompasses much more - pranayama (mindful breathing), meditation, philosophy, ethics, the list goes on...
• Reduces stress
• Relieves anxiety
• Improves strength, flexibility and balance
• Improves sense of wellbeing
• Promotes better quality sleep
• Can help improve breathing
• May help with pain reduction
• Can ease arthritis symptoms
• Benefits heart health
Yoga includes breathing practices known as pranayama. These can be effective for reducing stress , improving lung function and encouraging relaxation. Changing our breathing patterns while practicing yoga or just sitting relaxing can bring major benefits to how we deal with stress.
• Gives you more energy
• Promotes better self care
• Supports good posture
• Cultivates self-awareness
• Improves interoception (awareness of internal state of body) and proprioception(knowing where your body is in space)
• Helps you become more mindful
• Supports your immune system
• Improves focus and concentration
• Connects you with community!