Yoga has been proven to help ease stressors and improve health in more than a few ways. As you can imagine, this is a major plus in life and a society that expects us to move faster, work longer, and keep busy. According to Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP, FRCP (a well-respected mindfulness guru), research has proven to boost our systemic and holistic health, which can reduce stress, mental illness, pain, and diabetes, just to name a few (https://www.deepakchopra.com/articles/yoga-and-the-mystery-of-pain/).
Since the early 2000s, I took a yoga course in college and have practiced yoga and mindfulness ever since. Yoga has helped improve my:
- moods
- breathing
- flexibility
- continued self-connection
- connection with others
There is a breath, mind, and body connection which is basic. Although basic, yoga requires the person doing yoga to be intentional to allow for that beneficial and amazing breath, mind, and body self-connection. Yes, doing yoga can allow you to feel the burn, sweat, and need a break. The great thing about this is that you have options if a pose is not appropriate for your body at that moment, then doing a child’s pose or a seated can be helpful.
The most important part about practicing yoga is you. It helps you decide how fast, long, or busy you work on and off the mat. You can choose to do Hatha yoga, flow, or gentle yoga. Over the years, I learned to ease my way to different class levels and poses. Again, yoga is about you and your intentions of your practice whether it is the first or tenth time to honor your self-care and body. Ready to start your yoga practice? Please stay tuned for more information on live and on-demand classes/courses and the best-recommended products.