For many years, I embarked on a delightful journey to find the perfect path to fitness, vitality, and well-being. I dabbled in everything from recreational activities to the graceful world of pilates. Pilates, in particular, stole my heart with its flowing movements and rejuvenating vibes. But, as luck would have it, our cherished instructor decided to embark on a global adventure, and my pilates practice hit a temporary pause.
II’ve come across some fascinating findings from the scientific world! The secret sauce to boosting our vitality, mood, and overall well-being is as simple as lacing up those running shoes, hopping on a bike, or diving into any sporty adventure. These activities jazz up our heart and breathing rates, serving us a generous dose of extra energy, mood enhancement, reduced heart disease risk, sweeter dreams, sharper thinking, and so on!
Then, like a burst of sunlight on a cloudy day, I had my discovery moment! I discovered I was dealing with thyroid issues, which lit a fire under me to take action pronto.
Fast forward two years of exercise hibernation, and I stumbled upon a gem: yoga classes with a charming instructor-slash-therapist in a cosy, close-knit group. The moment I rolled out my mat, it was like a warm, comforting hug from within. As it turns out, yoga showered me with more perks than any other exercise ever could!
What brings an extra twinkle to my eyes during our yoga sessions is the incredible journey of discovery I make about my body and well-being. Our dear instructor is like a wellspring of wisdom, and she says that we should practice yoga at least three times a week to remain healthy.
Here’s the magical part: I summon my inner yogi and head to class even on days when I’d rather cosy up at home. And I am glad I do! Every yoga posture, asana, comes with its treasure chest of benefits. The spine is vital for the whole body, and when we have blocks of energy in this area, we feel all kinds of discomfort. We dive into the spine and learn how it holds the key to boosting energy levels immediately. Your body is receiving new oxygen, revitalizing your whole body and relief of stress and bad mood when you’ve got that limber spine.
But that’s not all; stretching and strengthening our muscles is like giving our internal organs a delightful massage and rinsing toxins from the body. Instantly, our energy levels raise, and our bodies inhale that sweet, revitalizing oxygen.
Yoga isn’t just about physical postures; there is self-reflection, kindness, compassion, and continued growth and awareness of yourself and others. So here I come with a list why you should start practising yoga. These are some benefits you get practising yoga.
Increased flexibility
You will notice increased flexibility first. During my first class, I could touch my toes but could not do the air bicycle for the whole sequence. I did not give up; I could do the air bicycle in less than a month. It may be challenging initially, but you just need to stick with it, and you’ll notice a gradual loosening, and eventually, seemingly impossible poses will become possible. You may also see that aches and pains start to disappear.
Decrease in stress and relieve anxiety
It will decrease stress and relieve anxiety. Stress can reveal itself in the body in many ways and areas. Muscles become tight, and back or neck pain and headaches. By practising yoga and incorporating breathing and meditation techniques, you are developing skills to manage your stress levels. You will certainly feel better, and then people around you will also.
Improved respiration, energy and vitality
Improved respiration, energy and vitality. An essential component of yoga is breathing. After you learn to breathe correctly, you get more energy because more oxygen runs through your body. Physical activity increases the blood circulation in the organs and muscles, allowing them to detoxify naturally. Diaphragmatic breathing can lower blood pressure, reduce heart rate, relax muscles, decrease stress, and increase energy levels.
The practice of yoga offers far more than physical postures
Balanced metabolism
Maintaining a balanced metabolism is essential. Like any physical exercise, yoga can ease constipation because moving the body facilitates more rapid transport of food and waste products. Any practice gets you moving and burns calories, and yoga gives you an emotional dimension, which could help you with any eating and weight problems. Yoga could also inspire you to change your eating habits and become a more conscious eater.
Improved cardiovascular system
It will improve circulatory health and be responsible for oxygen, blood flow, hormones, and nutrients. The cardiovascular system comprises the heart, lungs, veins, and arteries. Yoga breathing techniques, controlled positioning, and muscle-targeting exercises work all of these systems simultaneously and dramatically benefit your cardiovascular health.
Protects your spine and your bone health
Protects your spine and your bone health. There are specific yoga poses designed to increase strength and build muscle. Many postures in yoga require that you lift your own weight and are meant to strengthen your body from the inside out, so you don’t just look good, you also feel good. Each yoga pose is built to reinforce the muscles around the spine, the very centre of your body. This protects you from joint injuries, helps heal old injuries, and prevents further injury.
Helps you live in the present
Helps you live in the present. Most of us spend most of our time thinking about the past or the future(regretting, worrying, planning). Practising yoga, meditation and pranayama helps you focus on the present. Studies have found that regular yoga improves reaction time, memory and coordination.
Reminds you to breathe
Reminds you to breathe. During the day, we do not even notice that we breathe and take short, shallow breaths. When we breathe shallowly, the body remains in a cyclical state of stress. When practising yoga, your breathing is deep or diaphragmatic, using the diaphragm, a muscle under the lungs, to pull air into the lungs. Visually, you see the belly expand, and chest rise as you inhale air through the nose and into the lungs. Deep yogic breathing enhances the function of the lungs.
These are the reasons I practice yoga. Like many others, I started physical exercise to improve my health and stress management, but now, the primary reason for doing yoga is to be present to myself and the people around me.
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