
Benefits of a regular yoga practice
Regular classes are important
It’s not just about feeling calmer…
Benefits of yoga practice are numerous; Yoga practiced once or twice each week can build strength, keep you flexible and reduce stress.
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!