The Benefits of Yoga

A regular hatha yoga practice can create flexibility, build strength, coordination, stamina and concentration. Working with the body, mind and breath through practice will help you release physical and mental tensions. Yoga improves the functioning of your whole body, from muscles and bones to digestion and circulation. Yoga is not mind over body. It is harmony between them.

There are many benefits of practicing hatha yoga:

1. You will feel more relaxed and learn to stay relaxed.

2. Your overall muscle tone improves as well as alignment.

3. You will add vitality to your spine, improving all systems of the body, especially the nervous system.

4. Digestion improves, gas and bloating lessens.

5. Your lungs expand, increasing oxygen intake.

6. You will sleep better.

7. You will experience higher energy.

8. Your immune system will strengthen.

9. You will learn to set aside time for yourself.

10. Research shows that yoga helps manage or control:

anxiety arthritis asthma back pain blood pressure

carpal tunnel syndrome depression headaches and more!

Practicing the postures, breathing exercises and meditation
makes you healthier in body, mind and spirit.

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” ~ Ghandi

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