By Faye Martins
Change is one of the most difficult forms of transformation that people experience. Many people may not believe it, but daily practice of yoga can bring about many awesome changes to their lives in big and small ways. Yoga has the power to bring about spiritual, psychological, emotional and even physical changes in people. Here is a list of the many ways Yoga can change your life.
Become Spiritually Enlightened
Most practicing yogis will attest to the fact that they have increased their sense of mindfulness and awareness. Clarity of thought and learning how to subdue negative thoughts and feelings can lead to an increased sense of joy and satisfaction. Yoga teaches you how to become more patient by increasing your tolerance for pain and feelings of discomfort.
Yoga Brings about Stress Relief
One of the physical benefits that come along with daily yoga practice is the ability to manage stress better. Learning proper breathing techniques allows individuals to take control over their thoughts and not let the small stuff bother them. Reducing stress and anxiety helps reduce risks of various cardiovascular ailments such as heart attack and stroke. Also, many people who reduce their stress levels have improved sleep and feel more energized and awake throughout the day.
Increased Mobility and Flexibility
Lack of flexibility and mobility are some of the leading causes as to why many people are sedentary, depressed, and have weight issues. Yoga can help you stretch out your body’s muscular system and help improve energy levels. Yoga combined with strength training is a powerful combination for athletes and other recreational fitness enthusiasts who are looking to take their performance to the next level. Whether you are training for the Olympics or a triathlon, try adding at least two to three yoga training sessions a week to learn how to become more agile and mobile. Yoga will also help athletes reach peak performance by becoming more mindful of their bodies and learning how to reach deeper levels of their athletic potential.
Gain Emotional Freedom
Without a doubt many people nowadays find themselves enslaved by their emotions. Yoga will teach you how to achieve emotional self-control and not let allow your emotions to go through an incessant roller coaster. Emotional freedom and having a firm grasp of reality can help reduce stress and anxiety and lead to better life outcomes.
Whether you are an experienced teacher or a new student, Yoga will make a positive impact on your life. As to what you may experience while practicing yoga, there is no doubt that yoga will cause definitive and positive changes.
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Yoga has the power to bring about spiritual, psychological, emotional and even physical changes in people. Thank you Faye Martins for writing this good article.
Yoga practice in daily basis can bring a many awesome changes to our lives in a many ways and that’s why daily yogic exercise is a part of my daily life.