7 reasons to do yoga every day. Tips from an international instructor

Have you heard about the benefits of yoga, but never started practicing it? Chances are you have questions. We’re sure once you get answers, you’ll find more motivation to practice. How do seemingly “uncomfortable” poses affect your health and emotional state?

International hatha yoga instructor, Dean of the Faculty of Sports Industry at Synergy University

Practicing yoga improves blood circulation throughout the body, strengthens the nervous system and enhances its ability to withstand stress.

The class allows you to relax, teaches you to work with breathing and better understand your body, reduces stiffness and clamps, increases muscle tone. For example, the familiar “downward facing dog” pose develops upper body strength. Standing poses strengthen the hamstrings, quadriceps and abs. The cortical muscles, which form the correct posture, are also put to work.

What happens if you practice yoga every day?

Anxiety and stress will be reduced

Anastasia: Due to yogic exercises (asanas) and breathing practices (pranayama) a feeling of calmness and optimism comes. Exercise improves blood circulation throughout the body, strengthens the nervous system and enhances its ability to withstand stress.

Increased flexibility

Many people think that you need to come to yoga with good flexibility. Not at all – the practice will help you develop it. Whatever level you’re at, you’ll see progress.

Your overall health will improve

Regular yoga increases metabolism and lymphatic circulation and regulates hormonal balance. This has a beneficial effect on the whole body.

Strength will increase

This fact is usually surprised by men who first tried hatha yoga, one of its most popular and basic varieties. The development of strength comes from the use of one’s own body weight. Even spiritual practice works out all muscle groups well.

The risk of certain diseases will be reduced

Anastasia: Yoga helps with osteoarthritis, heart disease, high and low blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, Alzheimer’s disease and many others. Exercise under the guidance of an experienced trainer, and the result will not keep you waiting.

New acquaintances will appear

If you practice in a studio, you are likely to make new friends with common interests. Most of those who practice yoga, strive for constant self-improvement and development. Among fans of this kind of activity, as in any other sport, there are many interesting people.