What are the benefits of yoga?
Where to begin, there are so many! The Five 'S's can be a guide: Strength, Stability, Stamina, Suppleness, Serenity. And each of these can be applied to your body, your mind and your emotions. Below are some examples of benefits I and others have experienced, although this list is by no means exhaustive of what yoga can do for you.
Physical
These can include:
- developing core and pelvic floor strength,
- good posture,
- muscle toning,
- better flexibility,
- increased bone density,
- improved balance,
- reduced tension and pain,
- improved digestion and lymphatic function,
- hormone regulation,
- better sleep,
- increased energy.
Mental
These can include:
- clarity of thought,
- better and longer concentration,
- more able to focus,
- improved decision making,
- more positive thinking,
- reduced stress,
- more effective learning.
Emotional
These can include:
- emotional calmness,
- self acceptance,
- more able to cope,
- greater appreciation of the little things in life,
- more laughter,
- less addictive behaviour,
- more loving to others.