Lack of quality sleep is not only frustrating but can also lead to: hypertension, heart diseases, depression and diabetes. Gentle and restorative yoga is thought to improve sleep by relaxing the mind and body.

The techniques used in yoga nidra help facilitate healing through relaxing the body.  The positive effect of this is the restoration effect on emotional, mental and physical health. Practicing yoga nidra is also thought to have the ability of balancing the brain by brining balance in the two hemispheres.

Can someone go to a yoga class after going to the gym? The general answer is yes. There are many different types of yoga like there are many different kinds of body toning workouts. So, one can easily go to a restorative yoga class and give some deep stretching to sore muscles. However, if you are the high-energy gym maniac type, there are something’s that you should remember about going into a yoga class.

Lastly, a recent study showed that sitting on a chair for extended periods was more harmful for a person than smoking. Being knowledgeable about chair yoga can help those who have sitting jobs. A yoga pose or two can be easily performed at an office. So, the chair stretches the applicability of yoga to the work place! This is huge. Especially since yoga is known to be an effective technique for dealing with stress, anxiety and depression.