Why Yoga?

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Psyche Truth / Yoga Plus, 2021

If you’re new to yoga or have never done yoga before, you may be wondering, why do people do yoga? The answer is simple; Yoga can enhance your quality of life through body and mind. Many people of all ages and walks of life report improved physical and mental health after several weeks of daily yoga. 

Through repeated sessions yoga can improve your flexibility and physical endurance. Practicing daily leads to steadied improvement in flexibility by stretching multiple muscle groups simultaneously. By repeating these stretches and exercises regularly, the body becomes accustomed to the positions and they become easier to maintain over time. Your pain tolerance during stretching also improves over time, which contributes to your overall endurance.

When yoga is practiced long-term, the stretching poses promote the production of stem cells. These cells create new muscle, heal damaged tissue, and contribute to healthy collagen growth throughout the body. Stem cell stimulation, in addition to the low-impact nature of yoga, is why it is a popular choice of exercise for people with chronic injuries or illnesses such as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. In some cases, yoga has been proven to increase heart and lung function.

Yoga is not just great for your body, but also for your mind. There is evidence to suggest that yoga reduces symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety. For many yoga serves as a dedicated time of their day to relax and clear their minds. Yoga poses, along with breathing techniques, wash a sense of calm over us and provide mental clarity.

Whether you are looking to lose weight, improve your overall health, or find a source of mental relaxation, yoga has benefits for everyone. As you continue on your yoga journey you may find relief in ways you did not expect. Ask yourself again after six weeks, why yoga?