Benefits of yoga
Helps promote calmness and a sense of wellbeing
Stretching and strengthening the body - keeps the body strong and supple preventing injuries and pain
Improves core strength
Protects the spine by keeping everything supple with full range of movement and better blood supply , supports healthy alignment in growing bodies
Boosts immunity
Better posture and movement / joint mobility
Better balance ( balance connects the right and left hemispheres of the brain which helps with emotion and learning )
Increased self awareness
Increases self esteem
Increases inner strength and resilience
“Feel good” after yoga - According to a Boston University study Iyengar Yoga can increase the levels of brain chemical - GABA - associated with positive mood and sense of well-being.
Encourages (self love and) self care and respect for others
Supports emotional balance in life
Teaches breathing techniques – to reduce stress
Helps regulate adrenal glands - so in turn helping regulate hormones
Encourages and supports a healthy lifestyle
Helps ability to focus and aids clarity of mind
Calms the nervous system
Good for lowering blood sugars ie good for diabetes
Improves lung function
Improves quality of sleep
Releases tension throughout the body
Eases pain