Yoga for Every Body
What Yoga Can Do for You Yoga is so much more than your average exercise regimen. It is an extraordinary mind and body activity. During our yoga practice, we must focus on proper form, pay attention to the sensations we're feeling, and breathe, all at the same time! Yoga is not a form of exercise that you can perform mindlessly. If you've tried it, you may have found that you had trouble getting through the class. At worst, you've risked getting injured. With every move and every breath, you concentrate on exactly what you are doing in that moment, leaving all other thoughts behind. With continued practice, Yoga fosters awareness of your physical body, and helps you understand the importance of taking care of it. You are then able to focus on nourishing the body instead of depleting it. Your sleep is more peaceful, you eat more healthfully, and moving your body becomes an enjoyable experience. You become stronger. You become better. Yoga is process-oriented. In Yoga, it is the journey, not the destination that is emphasized. Every time you practice yoga, you are taking a step in that journey. Yoga asks you to be present in the here and now. Focus on this moment, not what you did yesterday, or what you are going to do in the future. In yoga class we emphasize listening to your body, letting go of competition, and having no expectations or judgment of yourself or others. But at the same time, yoga allows us the conscious choice to move outside of our comfort zone. There is always more to learn and experience. Yoga shows us the true power of our minds. Yoga is also a philosophy. While we focus on the physical and mental benefits in class, when taken out of the studio, yoga can be a way of life. The concepts embraced and taught in class such as concentration, respect for ourselves and others, living healthfully, and continuous learning can be easily adapted to our lives and how we choose to live it. So now you can see why Yoga is an extraordinary way to improve not only your body, but your mind as well.
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