Why is yoga a great New Year’s Resolution?

Before you know it, that time of year will be right around the corner once again – New Year’s! – and with it will come loads of resolutions that we’ll all struggle to stick with. If you’ve been searching for a resolution that will improve your health and keep you fit, may we suggest taking some yoga classes? In fact, now that we’re on the subject, let’s look at a few reasons why making a New Year yoga pledge is a no-brainer.

Improved Flexibility

The most well-known benefit for engaging in yoga is improved flexibility. Each yoga pose consists of a variety of stretches, which loosens up muscles and joints, allowing your flexibility to improve over time. If you’ve never done yoga before, you’ll be amazed at how you’ll be able to move into more complex poses that require greater flexibility.

Strength and Toning

Many people make a New Year’s resolution to get into shape, which means increasing their muscle mass and/or toning certain areas of their body. Although the flexibility that comes with yoga practices may not be thought of as adding strength, it does. Exercising your muscles on a regular basis will go a long way to strengthen and tone targeted areas.

Weight Reduction

No matter which magazine, TV show, or online entity conducts the survey, the most popular New Year’s resolutions always seem to be exercising more and losing weight. Yoga is a very popular way to make this happen because of its relaxing, calming nature coupled with the number of calories it can burn per hour. Stick with it and you’ll see those inches come off in no time.

Heart Health Benefits

Improvements in health and nutrition are often focused on a person’s heart. Any type of exercise is beneficial in keeping your heart healthy and your blood pressure low, which can help you avoid dangerous health issues. This is achieved through yoga via weight loss and stress reduction, both of which can assist you in avoiding heart disease and other issues.

Lower Stress Level

It’s no secret that modern life is stressful for most people, which is can be very harmful to your heart and longevity. If you’re looking for a way to lower your stress level for the new year, then yoga is a great place to start. Yoga techniques include proper breathing and slow movements, which allow both your body and mind to achieve a relaxed state.

Back Pain Relief

Reducing back pain is another common New Year’s resolution because millions of people suffer from it. There are quite a few yoga poses that stimulate the body in such a way that it can ease tension in your back, thereby reducing pain and discomfort. If this is your goal, ask a yoga teacher to devise a proper yoga regimen.

Improved Sleep

One basic truth about health is that many people don’t get enough sleep and even those who do often don’t get a good amount of sleep. If you suffer from insomnia or restless nights, there’s a very good chance that yoga can help thanks to its relaxing nature and ability to cleanse your mind of stress. What better time to start getting better rest than the new year.

Contact East West Healing Solutions for New Year Yoga Classes

As the most popular of all yoga studios in Palm Harbor and the surrounding areas, East West Healing Solutions offers New Year yoga classes that will improve several facets of your life. If you have any questions for our healing instructors, feel free to call us at (727) 216-3972 anytime or you can check out our East West Healing Solutions store for some products that will help you achieve your goals.