5 Reasons to Start Doing Yoga

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I have been practicing yoga on and off for about five years. I go through seasons of my life where I practice more than others, due to the current high demands in my work and home environment. During this time at home, I have been working on finding more ways to stay disciplined practicing yoga on a daily basis. Yoga allows me to feel more centered and at peace with my life and the decisions I make. Yoga combined with meditation, positive parenting, and overall wellness have made a large impact in my life, and I would encourage everyone to try it out for themselves! What a better time to begin practicing yoga than International Yoga Day? Keep reading for 5 great reasons to start doing yoga!

FLEXIBILITY

The best thing about yoga is that it’s for everyone! No matter what amount of flexibility you currently have, yoga is for you. Yoga is amazing for stretching, becoming more flexible, and learning how to properly move your body. Stretching has been shown to do wonders for the body, and it allows you to gain more flexibility and strength at the same time! When practicing yoga, I make sure to always wear activewear that allows me to stay flexible. I love wearing adidas Believe This 2.0 Tights and the Seamless Bra since both allow me to move freely during yoga. They are made out of stretchy, moisture-absorbing material that allows me to feel secure and focused on my practice!

STRESS RELIEF

The main reason I enjoy doing yoga is stress relief. Even on my most anxious or stressed days, getting in a 15 minute practice will do wonders for my stress levels. I have found that by taking time to do yoga, I have less stress and feel an overwhelming sense of being lighter. I definitely feel like a better wife, mother, and boss when I practice yoga on an everyday basis.

DISCIPLINE

Making time for yoga is not easy! Like I said above, I still lack discipline with keeping up with a daily yoga routine, but it’s something I work on every day. I find that the discipline that comes with practicing yoga goes into other spaces of my life as well, with working out and eating healthy especially. When I make time for myself, other aspects flourish.

CLARITY

Yoga brings me time away from it all. It cuts out distractions and gives me lots of peace about the decisions that I am making, as I’m able to work through them during my practice. I love that doing yoga brings me peace that other methods of working out can not, and with peace comes a lot of mental clarity. You may also find that yoga can help you become more clear on the direction you want your life to go!

WELLNESS

Whether I am doing yoga or staying active on routine, I often find that I begin making healthier decisions that effect my overall wellness. I eat better, drink more water, make more time for sleep, and be more mindful in my relationships. Yoga can definitely become a slow trickling effect into other great aspects of your life to improve.

How has your life changed since doing yoga? Let me know in the comments below!