10 Good Reasons to do Yoga

I have a "love/hate" relationship with yoga. For some reason, I find it difficult to get to class regularly and on time. My muscles are tight and I know that it is going to be uncomfortable for me. Unlike in many of my other activities (hiking, running, swimming) I do not feel proficient at it; it's work and it takes concentration. But I also LOVE the feeling that I enjoy afterwards. My mind is peaceful, my muscles feel stretched and relaxed, it's awesome.

If you feel like me and you want a little motivation, here are 10 reasons to do yoga:

1) It boosts flexibility and enhances your good health: practice yoga regularly and your flexibility, range of motion and mobility will improve. Your body will feel supple and vibrant.

2) Brings concentration to breathing: by incorporating deeper, slower breaths, yoga can improve your whole body's ability to deliver more oxygen to each cell.

3) Connects the mind and body: you feel calmer, more centered and at peace and sleep better too.

4. Increases your strength and endurance: Yoga postures (asanas) work both big and small muscle groups in the body, increasing your strength from head to toe.

5. Eliminates muscle imbalances: all of us have tight or weak areas that we need to balance as well as the right or left side dominance issues. Practicing yoga helps address these issues.

to be continued

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