Physical Benefits:
-Promotes Flexibility and Muscle Strength
-Naturally helps to detox the body
-Consistent practice can decrease high blood pressure because of increased circulation and oxygen in the blood
-Improves Gastrointestinal Function
-Helps the the lungs to function more efficiently resulting in a slower breathing rate and healthier Respiratory system
-Helps balance and create a more efficient metabolism
-Better sleep and more energy
-Improve posture and greater self confidence
Mental Benefits:
-Reduce Stress and Anxiety- Yoga focuses on being present in the moment and not worrying about all of the things that are going on outside of your practice. This can also be a helpful tool to take with you throughout your day.
-Combat Depression- Sometimes these feelings can actually surface during your practice, but this allows you to work through them and then practice releasing them.
-Self Acceptance- Yoga is a non-judgmental atmosphere with no competition or expectation. When perfection is not the goal, you are able to begin accepting yourself where you are at.
Spiritual Benefits
-Meditation- Yoga prepares our minds for meditation. It brings calmness to the brain and allows our thoughts to come and go with the breath. This is a very helpful tool to take with you outside of yoga class.
-Connecting with the Devine- Our hope is that this practice will bring the truth and love of our mighty Creator to fruition in your life.
-Promotes Flexibility and Muscle Strength
-Naturally helps to detox the body
-Consistent practice can decrease high blood pressure because of increased circulation and oxygen in the blood
-Improves Gastrointestinal Function
-Helps the the lungs to function more efficiently resulting in a slower breathing rate and healthier Respiratory system
-Helps balance and create a more efficient metabolism
-Better sleep and more energy
-Improve posture and greater self confidence
Mental Benefits:
-Reduce Stress and Anxiety- Yoga focuses on being present in the moment and not worrying about all of the things that are going on outside of your practice. This can also be a helpful tool to take with you throughout your day.
-Combat Depression- Sometimes these feelings can actually surface during your practice, but this allows you to work through them and then practice releasing them.
-Self Acceptance- Yoga is a non-judgmental atmosphere with no competition or expectation. When perfection is not the goal, you are able to begin accepting yourself where you are at.
Spiritual Benefits
-Meditation- Yoga prepares our minds for meditation. It brings calmness to the brain and allows our thoughts to come and go with the breath. This is a very helpful tool to take with you outside of yoga class.
-Connecting with the Devine- Our hope is that this practice will bring the truth and love of our mighty Creator to fruition in your life.
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