You are wondering whether yoga is for you or not, what yoga benefits are, and why to try yoga. Because yoga can be and must be modified to suit you, however you are and just as you are, you can certainly give it a try. Granted you might not know which class to join. Have a chat with the teacher or studio before you go to the class. Share your concerns, honestly.
Here are 7 reasons to try yoga. You'll find various everyday scenarios below one or two might resonate with you.
1. More balanced muscular system
Example - you have been going to the gym lifting weights; your shoulders are a bit rounded. Yoga can improve your posture with movements that relax those muscles in the front of the body, and strengthen those in the upper back.
2. More balanced nervous system
Let's say you are a stay at home mom, and you are finding yourself getting a bit nervous and tense for whatever reason. The movement of the spine, conscious breathing and relaxation at the end of the class will give more rest to the nervous system.
3. Improved breathing
Asthma has been an issue for you. The many chest openers gently performed can create space for more lung expansion making breathing easier.
4. Better circulation
There's a series of gentle movements for the joints that can be used for warm-ups and even practiced alone as a full class. This increases lubrication to the joints making them healthier. If you have limited mobility, you would definitely want to try such a series.
5. Balanced energy
The season of the year will affect our energy level. For some, winter brings the blues. For others, the heat and humidity of summer is a very heavy weight to carry. Yoga and Ayurveda offers a movement and breathing practice, nutrition and lifestyle to balance your unique energetic needs.
6. Improved sleep
Exercise, release of tension, good breathing, and a calm mind contribute to better sleep.
7. Calm mind
For a lot of people, the relaxation pose at the end of the class is the best part of the class. Savasana is the Sanskrit word for the pose. It means corpse pose. At first you may find yourself going to sleep and even snoring in the pose. Or your mind might still be making lists. In the end however a calm mind is the prize.
As popular as yoga is becoming, many are still hesitant to try yoga. Remember yoga beginners are always welcome.
Heather Greaves helps yoga enthusiasts learn more yoga even though their only teacher is a book. It is said, To learn more about something, teach it. Since 2005 Heather has been training yoga teachers in a certified program. For more yoga beginner tips, visit Body Therapies Yoga Training http://www.yogatogo.com/.
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