I'm sure you've heard the surface reasons why you should practice yoga... it's good for you, it makes you flexible, it relieves stress, etc. If those aren't enough to propel you to a yoga mat consider these other reasons. I hope they'll open your eyes to the knowledge that yoga is for everyone.
Why You Should Practice Yoga:
- You don't need to be a contortionist. There are different styles of yoga. The style you see on Instagram where the yogi is balancing on their arms with their legs in the air, is often Ashtanga, one of the most physically challenging.
- It can open up your mind to other healthy habits, like Ayurveda or vegetarianism.
- Yoga can prevent workout injuries. Having well-stretched muscles will allow you to recover quicker from workouts.
- A vigorous vinyasa or power flow yoga class can take the place of your cardio workouts.
- Yoga can relax you and quiet your mind. Most yoga classes include a focus on the breath or pranayama. These breathing exercises have been practiced for thousands of years to balance your energies and calm your brain.
- Yoga can lower your health care costs. Dr. Michelle Dossett, a physician, and researcher at the Benson-Henry Institute told The Huffington Post, yoga and meditation "can decrease a wide range of stress-related symptoms and medical conditions."
The more regular your yoga practice is, the more benefits you will see. Most studios offer beginner classes, some even have a program for new yogis to explore the basics and get comfortable with the postures. The first step, get yourself to class.
More sources on the benefits of yoga and meditation:
More sources on the benefits of yoga and meditation:
- Healing veterans' trauma through yoga by CNN
- Here’s an Exercise You Can Do Even in Late Pregnancy by Health.com
- Mindfulness meditation may improve memory for teens by Fox News
Do you have anything to add on why others should practice yoga?
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