| Many people think yoga is merely a practice of | | | | - It makes you focused. If you feel distracted easily |
| placing the body in uncomfortable, contorted | | | | you will find that it helps to train the mind to stay |
| positions for the purpose of creating flexibility in the | | | | present. |
| body. Although it is indeed a form of physical | | | | - It makes you calm. You will learn how to breathe |
| exercise, this ancient practice is more an exercise for | | | | fully which helps to relax the mind and body. The |
| the mind. Here are some ways that it can benefit | | | | calmness and patience needed to perform a balance |
| your mind and emotions. | | | | pose will give you the skills to handle a stressful |
| - It helps clear the mind. If are worried, have a | | | | situation. |
| problem to solve, or have negative thoughts it will | | | | - It helps you forget the past. Bad relationships, |
| help you get clear and release those emotions. | | | | childhood traumas and embarrassing mistakes are all |
| - It creates self-confidence. As you progress in a | | | | in the past. Yoga trains the mind to live in the |
| regular practice you will notice improvement in your | | | | present and let go of anything else that does not |
| posture and your self-image. You will be able to do | | | | serve you. |
| poses that you never thought you could do before. | | | | - It increases intuitive abilities. As the mind becomes |
| This feeling of confidence will carry over in your | | | | more clear, focused and calm you are able to make |
| everyday life. | | | | better decisions and choices in life. Your mind will |
| - It enhances body awareness. A good instructor will | | | | become an open channel to receive new, creative |
| tell you to listen to your body while you practice | | | | ideas. |
| yoga. Good body awareness allows you to be | | | | - You will learn to love yourself. As a method of |
| coordinated and to know when you are doing | | | | nurturing the body, mind and spirit, the more you do |
| something that will harm your body. Likewise you will | | | | yoga the more you will see improvements in your |
| know what is good for your body and your health. | | | | mind and body, the more you will see your |
| For example, you may be inspired to start eating | | | | confidence grow, and the more you will love yourself. |
| healthier. | | | | |