Yoga.Works

Okay....

I am obsessed with yoga duh. So what are the TRUE benefits of yoga and how do they transfer into everyday life?

We live and breath in this life, in this body everyday...how can we make that better? Trust me...the Secret is within.



For Me:
-Learning to control my thoughts, not letting them control me
-Allowing other peoples thoughts and actions not to affect me as much
-Flexibility overall, mind body spirit.
-Understanding myself better
-(these are just mental things!)
-Body strength-flexibility-tone
-Mind strength-when things get tough imagine that difficult pose you just can't get into yet!
-A spiritual connection-movement with breath, meditation this is called i suppose ( think its different for everyone?)
-A natural detox

According the The Yoga Movement:

• The physical benefits: Creates a toned, flexible, and strong body. Improves respiration, energy, and vitality. Helps to maintain a balanced metabolism. Promotes cardio and circulatory health. Relieves pain. Helps you look and feel younger than your age. Improves your athletic performance.

• The mental benefits: Helps you relax and handle stressful situations more easily. Teaches you how to quiet the mind so you can focus your energy where you want it to go - into a difficult yoga pose, on the tennis court or golf course, or in the office. Encourages positive thoughts and self-acceptance.

• The spiritual benefits: Builds awareness of your body, your feelings, the world around you, the needs of others. Promotes an interdependence between mind, body, and spirit. Helps you live the concept of "oneness."

So I guess it IS working for me...

I will have to wait until I am a bit older to see the true benefits though, anti aging and all of this sounds SO wonderful! Hey...one more benefit i have something to look forward to! :)