Why should you go to yoga

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Yoga is much more than learning to touch your toes, it gives you the space and time to really get to know your body. It can be a way to calm the mind and manage stress and it’s really good for conditioning your joints, helping you to stay limber as you get older.

After doing yoga people generally report feelings of well-being and contentment, feelings of calm and confidence. Our bodies were made to move in lots of wonderful ways, yoga is a celebration of that ability.

Benefits of yoga

  • Strengthens and tones the muscles
  • Increases muscles definition throughout the body
  • Improves flexibility
  • Strengthens the joints and contributes to better bone health
  • Supports the function of the circulatory and respiratory systems
  • Increases capacity and strength of the lungs
  • Balances the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems
  • Aids better quality and more restful sleep
  • Supports digestive health
  • Helps maintain and improve mental and emotional health
  • Reduces the level of the stress hormone cortisol, helping to alleviate the symptoms of stress and anxiety
  • Helps to build resilience to the effects of stress and anxiety
  • Improves cognitive function, boosts memory and sharpens concentration
  • Increases overall body awareness
  • Increases the neurotransmitter dopamine, which lifts the mood and helps you feel happier
  • Improves your relationship with yourself, which in turn helps with improving your relationships with other people

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