UPLIFT YOUR LIFE WITH YOGA
7 Exciting Benefits of Practising Yoga
More than one person in your life has likely recommended that you try taking yoga classes, and there are plenty of great reasons for it. According to recent studies, over 300 million people worldwide now practice Yoga, with an increase of over 70% between 2019 and 2026 alone. What’s with all the hype? More importantly, is all the hype true? At AYM Yoga School, we offer Yoga Teacher Training courses for beginners and advanced practitioners alike, and invite you to experience the following benefits for yourself.
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Lower Stress
Most of us live with a fast-paced, hectic lifestyle, which can leave us feeling the mental, physical, and emotional wear that comes with regular stress. Luckily, Yoga, meditation, and other mind-body practices can help eliminate stress through mindful movement, breath awareness, and a foundational philosophy of self-compassion.
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Less Back Pain
Some studies estimate that up to 80% of us experience back pain at some point, and many of those suffer with the condition chronically. The right Yoga classes can help you develop body awareness to prevent further injury, identify imbalances, and strengthen the muscles in the back, core, and lower body that support improved posture.
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Better Balance
Balance and mobility tend to decline with age, and the risk of falls increases significantly over age 65. Maintaining joint function and strength through a regular Yoga practice can reduce this risk. Also, seniors can safely improve balance and bone density by starting with Chair Yoga classes.
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More Sound Sleep
There are several reasons why 1 in 3 people has trouble sleeping today, and Yoga can help in many ways. Not only does practising help regulate your nervous system, making it easier to relax, but many poses also work with the body’s physiology to create soothing conditions that prepare it for rest.
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Breathe Better
One of the core principles of Yoga practice is the conscious coordination of physical movement with the rhythm of the breath. By learning to keep your breathing calm and even under stress, you develop the muscles that help you breathe more consciously.
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Improved Athletic Performance
Not only can taking Yoga Classes help athletes balance strength with flexibility and improve range of motion, but it can also greatly improve performance. Better proprioception can help prevent injuries; learning new movement methods can improve ability by keeping neural pathways fresh; and developing a more expansive perspective can improve performance by helping manage nerves.
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Helps you Focus
During a yoga class, there is a great focus on mindful movement, which requires students to pay attention to how they hold poses and transition between them. Also, practices like systematic relaxation and meditation, which are included in most yoga classes, have positive impacts on cognitive function, memory, and the ability to shift focus between tasks.
Ready to Try it for Yourself?
Deepening, renewing, or starting a yoga practice is for everyone, and having an inviting, supportive community and a variety of options to start with makes the endeavour so much more enjoyable and accessible. Join the team of warm and genuine teachers at AYM Yoga School and try a beginner Yoga Teacher Training course, explore several advanced courses (300-hour or 500-hour), attend interesting drop-in classes, or even take a retreat to dive deeper into Yoga philosophy and tradition. Contact us today to learn more.
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