9 Reasons to Practice Yoga

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9 Reasons to Practice Yoga
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• Yogas popularity has grown in recent years as
  this ancient tradition has been adapted for and
  integrated into our modern world. You can now
  find yoga classes offered at local yoga studios,
  fitness centers, schools, and even outdoors in
  the park or at the beach.
• If youve never tried it before, you may be
  wondering what all the fuss is about and whether
  its right for you. Fortunately, a regular yoga
  practice offers so many benefits that almost
  anyone will find it valuable

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• Feel Better in your Body
• Most modern yoga classes tend to emphasize the
  physical postures and regular practice of those
  poses can have profound effects. Youll increase
  your flexibility and improve your balance while
  toning your muscles and developing more
  endurance. This will lead to greater mobility,
  more energy, better posture, and a general sense
  of ease in your body.

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• 2. Cleanse from the Inside Out
• Yoga poses combined with breathing exercises will
  also help your body to rid itself of natural
  waste products and accumulated toxins, leaving
  you feeling cleansed and purified. Youll also
  become more aware of what you put in your body
  food, alcohol, tobacco products, etc. and how
  varying substances make you feel. As you become
  more attuned to these effects, youll find
  yourself choosing healthier alternatives that
  make you feel energetic and vibrant rather than
  tired and depleted.

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• 3. Gain Relief from Chronic Pain
• Numerous studies have shown that yoga can be
  tremendously effective in reducing chronic pain,
  including osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, carpal
  tunnel syndrome, and more. Yoga therapy has
  proven effective for back pain and other types of
  discomfort exacerbated by inflammation or
  immobility.

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• 4. Reduce Stress Anxiety
• Beyond just the physical benefits, yoga can also
  calm and focus your mind, diminishing anxiety and
  stress. Breathing exercises and meditation are
  integral components of the yogic tradition and
  these tools have proven to be very valuable in
  soothing tension and creating relaxation.

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• 5. Sleep Better
• As you begin to feel better physically and
  mentally youll notice that your sleep improves
  as well. It will be easier to fall asleep and
  youll sleep more soundly. As you lessen your
  stress levels, your mind wont be racing so
  feverishly to resolve any excess anxiety and
  youll wake up feeling more rested.

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• 6. Gain Clarity
• Once stress levels decrease, youll find that
  youre able to gain greater perspective on
  situations or issues that you find challenging
  and see options with greater clarity. Where once
  you saw only problems, youll begin to see
  possibilities. Youll notice that you tend to
  focus more on the bigger picture and be less
  reactive to trivial annoyances.

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• 7. Increase your Patience
• Along with this greater awareness and wider
  perspective, you may notice that youre also more
  patient and understanding. Youll find yourself
  less attached to your own struggles and more
  empathetic to the challenges that others are
  facing. It becomes easier not to sweat the small
  stuff and to recognize how much of everyday
  life is small stuff.

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• 8. Find Community
• If you practice yoga in a group setting, youre
  bound to meet lots of like-minded folks who are
  also interested in health and well-being.
  Oftentimes, youll find that your connections run
  much deeper than just your shared enjoyment of
  yoga and those common bonds lead to valuable new
  friendships.

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• 9. Go Beyond your Yoga Mat
• Yoga also teaches us many lessons about ourselves
  that we take with us off the mat. Instead of
  being just an activity that you practice a couple
  of hours per week, you may find that its holistic
  principles inform your day-to-day life and how
  you relate to others. Regular yoga practice opens
  our minds to a wider perspective. It encourages
  us to express our highest selves and to be of
  service to others. If we take its teachings to
  heart, yoga can help us to reach out highest
  potential finding joy and meaning, and sharing
  those lessons with others.

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• While some people may worry that yoga is too
  challenging or too esoteric for them, the truth
  is really just the opposite. With such a wide
  range of yoga classes offered these days, you can
  easily find a style and approach that suits your
  needs. With so many benefits to offer, a regular
  yoga practice will enrich your life in many ways.

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