Studies have shown that practising yoga can reduce stress hormones in our bodies, while releasing endorphins to help decrease anxiety and improve our mood. The focus on breathing in yoga can help to reduce anxiety and stress, helping you to calm your mind.
Yoga has also been shown to improve sleep habits, improving both quality of sleep and the amount of sleep people get. Practising yoga can also help to fight fatigue and energise you, as well as improving cognition and focus.
As you become more confident practising yoga, this can also improve your self esteem and make you more confident in yourself.
All of this combined means that practising yoga regularly is a great way to try to improve your mental health, and has even been shown to help people to manage depression.
Practising yoga also has many physical benefits, such as increased flexibility and strength, and improved balance, memory, and heart and brain health. It is an excellent exercise for building core strength and improving your posture. You don’t need a lot of equipment, just a yoga mat, and you can choose to go to yoga classes or practise in the comfort of your own home. There are many apps and YouTube channels dedicated to practising yoga.
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