Yoga

Who Can Do Yoga?

Anyone can practice Yoga regardless of age, sex and physical ability; however, if you have any specific medical conditions, you should check with your physician before you practice Yoga.  Yoga can be adapted to your particular needs.  Yoga should feel good.  Practicing Yoga provides a system of stress management, postural alignment, and emotional balance for your body, mind and spirit.  Yoga practice incorporates relaxation of the mind and body and is nature's way of recharging us.

Some Benefits of Yoga:

• Increased flexibility
• Toning of muscles & rejuvenation of nervous system
• Reduction of mental & emotional stress - Stress Management
• Increasing energy, concentration & focus
• Improved circulation
• Improved lung capacity (regulation of breath)
• Improved physical, mental & emotional balance
• Improved relaxation for mind, body & breath

Some Risks of Practicing Yoga:

• Pushing yourself beyond your limit causing pain or injury
• Practicing Yoga without proper instruction and assistance (props, mat, block, strap, etc.) may inhibit your proper alignment.  So try to find a registered Yoga teacher.  

It is difficult to count on one kind of exercise system to provide a comprehensive workout.  Some health professionals think you are only as young as your spine! Yoga is a beneficial form of movement and breath and one to consider as a practice for life.