Yoga for Mind and Body

初心者のために心を落ち着かせ、自宅で体をリラックスさせる回復ヨガのポーズ

Yoga enhances strength and flexibility, improves range of motion, prevents soreness and has many mind-body benefits. While flexibility and strength are well-known benefits of yoga, the development of inner awareness and self-confidence may be its most important aspect. Yoga studios usually don’t have mirrors as a way of steering the focus inward rather than worrying about how one looks while performing a pose. Research has shown that those who practice yoga are not only more aware of their bodies, but are also more satisfied and less critical of them. In fact, yoga is used to help treat eating disorders and promote positive body image and self-esteem.

Mindfulness revolves around focusing your attention on the present experience. Meanwhile being free of self-judgment, and yoga has been proven to help increase one’s mindfulness. Today many fitness experts recognize yoga as valuable part of functional training. Functional training focuses on endurance, strength and coordination to allow individuals to maximize performance of everyday tasks.

With step-by-step instructions and abundant illustrations, our app is the type of comprehensive guide that will be of interest to every yoga practitioner.

Much is known about the benefits of mindfulness and the benefits of yoga, but what happens when you combine the two together?

A relatively new form of yoga called Mindful Yoga, applies traditional Buddhist mindfulness teachings to the physical practice of yoga, offering even deeper insights into the mind and a truly life-changing approach to your practice.

While yoga is a physical practice, it is also historically a spiritual and emotional one — and its benefits for your mental health are widely recognized. Due to its meditative aspects, many people practice yoga to de-stress as much as they to do strengthen and stretch their body. That said, if you've previously not given yoga a try because you're uncertain about your flexibility, strength, or balance, it's helpful to know that you don't have to be an expert to reap some of the stress-relieving benefits.