Thursday, July 25, 2013

Yoga And You - The Benefits


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Yoga is like a self-massage; the perfect way to focus on your breathing and how your body moves. If you're curious to see how yoga can benefit you, we've got it covered. There are countless websites, videos and blogs devoted to this subject so we're dedicating the rest of the summer to seek out the best of the best....


Here are some facts to get you on the mat:

Practicing yoga regularly effects the body physically:
  • Lowering blood pressure and heart rate
  • Improving sleep
  • Improving circulation
  • Improving digestion 
  • Relieving back and chest pain
and mentally, there are also many benefits
  • Increased ability to manage stress
  • Improved focus and concentration
  • Better memory
  • Helps combat depression, ADHD, Anxiety and PTSD
 
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Still not a believer? Check out a few of these articles; proven studies on the health benefits of yoga:


With so much to talk about we hope you visit back here every week from now til summer's end to find out how you can feel your best!