The Benefits of Yoga

Good morning everyone! Feeling a little stressed? Have any chronic back pain that you just can seem to get rid of? Migraines slowing your day down? Think about giving yoga a try. My routine that I'm currently following calls for active rest days...which means that I'm not lifting weights, but still doing some sort of physical activity. So this morning I chose to do yoga.

Not only is yoga a great stress reliever, there are also numerous physical benefits to doing yoga. Such as:
- Increased flexibility
- Increased muscle strength & tone
- Improved energy & vitality
- Cardio & circulatory health
- Improved athletic performance
- Protection from injury

I've mentioned on an earlier post that I struggle with my flexibilty. Yoga is one method I'm trying to use to help with my flexibility. Even though some poses (or asana for all you yogi's) are difficult for me to do, I make altererations with a foam roller (since I don't have a yoga block) to help with holding those positions.

So if you're looking to releive some stress, improve any of the above listed physical benefits, or looking for something to add to your weekly routine, think about giving yoga a shot. Hope you all have a great day! :)

 

- Mike

 

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