9/6/2022
What better way to start off the school year than with National Yoga Month? For more than 5,000 years, yoga has been traced all the way back to Northern India. It started as a spiritual practice but has become popular in promoting physical and mental well-being. Yoga, as practiced in the United States, typically emphasizes physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation (dyana). Depending on where you are located, yoga may look a little different.
Overall, National Yoga Month is to educate people on the health benefits of yoga and how yoga creates a healthier lifestyle. So how does it create a healthier lifestyle?
Physical benefits
Increased flexibility
Injury protection
Increased muscle strength
Mental benefits
Sharpened focus
Relief of anxiety, stress, and depression
Relaxation of the body and mind
These are just some of the many more benefits of practicing yoga. But how do you get started practicing?
Places to practice yoga:
Local Yoga Studio
Your Gym
Community Events
At Home / Youtube
Apps for Yoga or Mindfulness:
Daily Yoga
Calm
Asana Rebel
Yoga Studio
Headspace
No matter your age or fitness level, it is never too late to increase your physical and mental health through the use of yoga.