benefits
Yoga
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Increases flexibility to help you move with ease.
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Builds muscle strength, helping to protect your joints which reduces the risk of injuries down the road.
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Helps improve your posture, counteracting the physical issues that can come with lots of screen time.
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Increases blood and lymph flow, which helps to improve circulation and remove toxins from your body.
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Lowers your blood pressure by encouraging the parasympathetic nervous response in the body (the opposite of fight-and-flight), reducing stress and relaxing muscles.
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Helps you focus and sleep better. Who doesn't love that?!
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Encourages body awareness. From the bigger muscle groups to the more subtle aspects of your body, you'll understand how to move in the best way for your body's needs.
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Improves the immune system through detoxification and stress relief.
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Brings oxygen to the brain and increases lung capacity through intentional, conscious breathing.
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Reduces stress, which has a whole mind/body impact.
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Promotes self care that many people lack in their lives.
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These are just a few of the benefits that come with having a regular yoga practice. Your future self will thank you for taking the time today to do good things for your mind, body,
and spirit.