A routine yoga practice can reel in benefits like:
- Increased endurance, flexibility & muscle strength
- Improved core strength, athletic performance & balance
- Injury prevention
- Mental relaxation & focus, and more!
There IS something for everyone... from simple stretches to advanced power poses.
Got a desk job? Focus on your posture with seated twists, shoulder rolls, wide-leg forward bend, seated figure 4 stretch, seated backbend stretch, seated crescent moon, stork pose, wrist rolls. Or start with this video.
Commute much? Try these seat-friendly stretches when you're at your destination: Seated mountain pose, seated cat/cow pose, seated cobra pose, seated spinal twist, neck rolls, seated forward fold, and anterior shoulder stretch.
Need more cardio? Try power yoga vinyasas that include chaturanga dandasana, warrior poses, and arm-balancing poses.
Constantly stressed? Check out restorative yoga and use props to help you relax, clear your mind, and decompress.
Not sure what's right for you? Learn more about different yoga practices here.
Tips for beginners:
- Breath. Pay attention to your breath and breathe deeply. Fill up your lungs! Inhale when opening the front of the body, and exhale when compressing the front of the body. (Or follow your instructor!)
- Slow down. Focus on intentional movement.
- Listen to your body. Make modifications if something doesn't feel right. Start with beginner poses and work your way up to advanced.
Get started today and feel the benefits of yoga for yourself!
