Yoga for Mind and Body

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.