We’d like to tell you about the different aspects of yoga that will not just help you improve your flexibility, but also your quality of life
Yoga is such an enriching field that it should be part of any training routine, regardless of whether you run marathons, cycle or do high-intensity training. But, although many people believe that yoga can only help them improve their flexibility, we’re here today to explain the other benefits it has.
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It helps you improve your posture
People who spend long hours sitting in front of a computer every day are more likely to suffer an acceleration of Sarcopenia, which is a degenerative loss of muscle mass and strength as a result of a sedentary lifestyle. The most affected areas of the body are the glutes, the hips, the chest, the shoulders and the upper part of the back.
Yoga helps strengthen, realign and stretch these muscles and as a result, improve your posture. Holding a healthy posture helps you avoid injuries, muscle aches and spine problems, as well as to breathe easier and reduce fatigue or chronic fatigue.
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It helps you calm your mind
The mental benefits of yoga can be as important as the physical ones and you can start noticing them after just one session… imagine what you can achieve in the long run! It’s proven to improve concentration, reduce stress, increase memory and learning ability and help you become more aware of yourself due to the self-knowledge approach yoga helps you develop.
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It helps you sleep better
Exercising is already shown to help you fall asleep and sleep better at night, but there are some types of yoga and positions that are well-known because they help improve the quality of your sleep as they increase melatonin levels, the hormone that regulates your internal clock.
One of the styles that can help you sleep better is restorative yoga, which is ideal to help you recover after a stressful day. We also recommend inverted positions, such as Viparita Karani (it’s very simple and involves leaning your legs and buttocks against the wall) and Balasana (foetal position).
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It increases your blood flow
Healthy blood flow is the best way of preventing heart diseases. Yoga can be the perfect ally to help people who have a sedentary lifestyle avoid the effects of poor blood flow: leg swelling, chronic fatigue and even hair loss.
You can start doing one yoga class a week and, in addition, do some positions at home on your own to recover an adequate blood flow. If you still notice poor blood flow symptoms, try increasing your yoga sessions and you’ll notice the changes quickly.
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It helps you train your balance and coordination
This aspect is especially recommended for those who practice sports such as running, cycling, swimming and lifting heavy weights because yoga can help correct body imbalances caused by repetitive training where some muscles work excessively and others are practically inactive.
That’s where yoga brings balance to your muscles and bones to prevent injuries and improve your posture, in addition to helping you increase your flexibility.
Come and try a free yoga session at YogaOne
YogaOne centres are the perfect option to start doing yoga. We have 12 centres around Barcelona and 7 more in several Catalan cities. You can choose among more than 20 types of yoga depending on your level and with a flexible timetable, which means you can attend as many classes as you want per week and still pay the same fee.
If you wish, you can try a free session at the club of your choice. You can ask for your ticket by clicking here.