Are you ready for the winter weather and below freezing temps? As the weather gets colder with it comes the many excuses to stay inside. But don’t let the cold keep you from your yoga practice!
Here are a few reasons to get on your mat...
Hot yoga feels great on the body.
Chances are, the cold makes you feel stiff and sluggish. All the more reason to roll out your yoga mat. Warming up your muscles and joints is good for the body, improving circulation, reducing stiffness and cramping, and helping you warm up. Building heat from the inside can keep you moving all day.
Yoga boosts your immune system.
Regular exercise strengthens the immune system, making your body ready to fight off the cold and flu viruses floating around this time of year. Keep that first line of defense ready to battle the germs with lots of rest, water, and of course, yoga three times a week or more.
Yoga helps boost your energy.
The short days and dark evenings can leave you feeling sluggish. The best way to boost your body’s energy level naturally is through regular exercise. As little as 3-4 hours per week is all it takes to kick your body into gear.
Yoga helps open your heart
Want to say “Bah, humbug” to the holidays this year? Don’t get yourself down. Hitting the yoga studio will help you deal with the blues that often accompany the season.
Practicing simple principles such as compassion, gratitude, and living in the moment will help the negativity roll off your back. Make time for your practice. When your mind is happy and calm, you will be happy and calm.
Yoga can help with holiday stress.
“I’m so stressed out. My mind is racing. Everything seems overwhelming. I just can’t stop thinking!” Are these anxious feelings wearing down your holiday spirit? It’s time to take a break. Get on your mat and watch your worries literally melt into the mat and leave you feeling clear and refreshed. Breathe your way through calm and control.
Yoga helps you find balance.
T’is the season to over-indulge. All the holiday parties, cookies, candies, treats, and cocktails can leave you feeling sluggish and tired. Counteracting this with some movement can be just what you need to feel energized and healthy.
Yoga helps you stay grounded.
The seasons come and go. We go through many ups and downs in our lives. Even though the world around us changes, our time on the mat can be a consistent source of comfort and peace. Knowing you can count on your yoga practice promotes mental clarity and a sense of security.
