Stress Reduction~ Yoga "chills you out" by activating the parasympathetic nervous system/relaxation response- yoga also helps decrease blood pressure while increasing endorphins- so "get high on yoga" . . . it's a healthy fix~
Strength~ Yoga increases muscle tone, circulation and energy- it not only changes the shape of your body- but can aide in weight loss- in fact yoga is ALL CORE! it's total body conditioning~
Flexibility~ Yoga lubricates the joints and offers "space" to those places that are "stuck" while keeping the ligaments and tendons happy through gentle stretching . . . "if you don't move it, you lose it"
Increased Energy~ Yoga stimulates and energizes the internal organs by infusing fresh, juicy oxygen and blood through twisting, stretching and inverting the body. Yoga aides digestion by flushing toxins out of the body AND counters the effects of gravity.
Clarity and Focus~ Yoga calms the mind through deep breathing, meditation practices, silence and stillness. Yoga is all about a single-point focus. ADD anyone?
Spiritual Nourishment~ Yoga elevates the spirit by connecting you to your Heart Center~ Yoga transcends religion while increasing your awareness to a force greater than yourself and is often a path towards deep inner-reflection~
Yoga = Union . . .
it's a state of wholeness and balance between mind-body-spirit