One of the most ancient forms of developing holistic wellness is yoga. Yoga originated in South Asia almost 1500 years ago, and has survived the test of time and is widely practiced throughout the world. You might wonder how such an ancient art was capable of surviving hundreds of years and spread all over the globe, and the simple answer to that is because yoga offers unbelievable benefits to your body, mind, and spirituality. Amongst the hotels and resorts that specialise in offering wellness programs such as yoga and hands on healing are the award-winning COMO Shambhala retreats.
One of the main benefits of yoga is increased muscle strength and flexibility, owing to the complexity and muscle coordination required to perform certain yoga poses. Naturally, this helps in treating physical ailments by strengthening joints and cartilage, and also and improves one’s posture. Although not as strenuous as a cardiovascular workout, yoga does give your heart rate a boost, thus exercising your heart as well. Yoga also focuses on balance, concentration and full-body coordination, therefore yoga is known to control blood pressure, regulate adrenal glands, and increase mental concentration. The poses of yoga are designed to compress and then release, which helps loosen stress in your muscles and limbs, helping you relax and ease your nervous system. A daily yoga regime also helps transform your lifestyle. It helps you feel better, both mentally and physically, and thereby gives you confidence. The increased strength, mental focus and spiritual balance will also help you stay healthy and active.
While the above are the direct benefits of yoga, regular practitioners will also benefit from yoga’s ability to give you more awareness. The added confidence will help you boost your self-esteem, thereby helping you have better relationships with people. It also encourages self-care.
Thus, if you want a change in lifestyle, want to boost your overall focus and strength, or want to heal an injury, yoga is an option that you can definitely rely on.
Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world.Google+
