Today we celebrate the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, & International Day of Yoga! Practicing yoga offers many benefits to improve & enhance ones well-being. Below are 20 ways yoga can serve to improve overall quality of life, health, & well-being, & this is just a sample of the many benefits yoga has to offer.
Improves flexibility
Improves balance
Boosts immunity
Betters bone health
Helps improve posture
Improves sleep quality
Increases self-esteem
Improves energy & vitality
May improve quality of life
Promotes improved self-care
Improves awareness of breath
Aids in decreasing inflammation
Helps improve mindful awareness
Increases muscle strength & tone
Aids in stress & anxiety management
Improves cardio & circulatory health
Helps protect the spine & relieve back pain
Helps prevent cartilage & joint breakdown
Relaxes you by activating the parasympathetic nervous system
Provides an opportunity to connect with a supportive community
Good thoughts, kind words, good intentions.
Namaste. The light in me honors the light in you!