Women are naturally compassionate and very caring. Sometimes they forget to take care of themselves when they get busy taking care of everyone in the family. Set some time aside for you. It will give you the rest and the rejuvenation you need to go about your daily tasks. If you practice yoga regularly, you will also start seeing the mental benefits of yoga. Yoga can be a great stress reliever for those who suffer from high stress related diseases.

Strong muscles can protect you from arthritis and back pain. The balance and flexibility that a regular yoga practice brings into your life is different from the strength you gain from lifting weights. It’s more comprehensive.

Yoga encourages us to be more aware of our bodies and focus on accepting our current state while gently promoting improvements. So, when you get on that mat remind yourself to be gentle with your body. It’s not just another type of workout. Your breath is the most important thing when you are on that mat!

In a way, the entire practice of the asanas is a preparation for pranayama. It expands the prana. It can also be defined as sitting in an asana, stopping the movement of breath.

In a nutshell, asana is the classical term used for the yoga poses that we practice today. Warrior poses, lizard, running man … these are asanas. The beauty of yoga is that you can practice these poses anywhere.

Whether you are looking to improve your overall physical strength, get in shape, improve flexibility, or manage stress, time tested and scientifically viable yoga practices can help you.  Let’s grab a mat and have some fun!