{"id":688,"date":"2019-06-18T07:43:31","date_gmt":"2019-06-18T07:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/?p=688"},"modified":"2019-06-18T07:43:31","modified_gmt":"2019-06-18T07:43:31","slug":"international-day-of-yoga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/international-day-of-yoga\/","title":{"rendered":"International Day of Yoga"},"content":{"rendered":"

21 June International Day of Yoga<\/strong><\/p>\n

If there\u2019s one thing we\u2019re all about, it\u2019s celebrating good health. You\u2019ve heard those millennial’s probably a hundred times.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou Only Live Once\u201d, they say.<\/p>\n

And while most of us have a natural inclination to automatically disagree, we can\u2019t help but think there\u2019s something in it. Human beings are notoriously short sighted. We smoke, we drink, we pollute and we litter (well, some of us at least), often giving little thought to future consequences. And while most people get away with it a lot of the time, these things tend to eventually catch up with you. Which is why we\u2019re all about health and fitness- and it doesn\u2019t get more Zen than the International Day of Yoga.<\/p>\n

If you’re a passionate yoga practitioner, you’ve probably noticed some yoga benefits\u2014maybe you’re sleeping better or getting fewer colds or just feeling more relaxed and at ease. But if you’ve ever tried telling a newbie about the benefits of yoga, you might find that explanations like “It increases the flow of prana” or “It brings energy up your spine” fall on deaf or skeptical ears.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re already a Yoga fundi, you\u2019re probably all too aware of the (sometimes immediate) health benefits. Maybe you\u2019re sleeping better, your immune system feels stronger or you\u2019ve just been overcome with a sense of ease. However, try explaining that to an outsider, and it sounds like a whole lot of airy fairy talk of chakra\u2019s and chis. People are notoriously skeptical, and more so when it comes to things they can\u2019t see, so preaching about evening out energy flow or circulating your spine isn\u2019t exactly music to their ears. As such, we\u2019ve listed some of the more practical benefits below, just for research purposes, as they say.<\/p>\n

1. Improves your flexibility<\/strong>
\nImproved flexibility is one of the first (and most obvious) benefits of yoga. Ask any newbie, you probably, you probably won’t be able to touch your toes at your first class. But if you stick with it, you’ll notice a gradual loosening, and eventually, the seemingly impossible will become possible. You’ll also probably notice that aches and pains start to disappear. That’s no coincidence. Tight hips can strain the knee joint due to improper alignment of the thigh and shinbones. Tight hamstrings can lead to a flattening of the lumbar spine, which can cause back pain. And inflexibility in muscles and connective tissue, such as fascia and ligaments, can cause poor posture. Speaking of which\u2026<\/p>\n

\"International2. Perfects your posture<\/strong>
\nYour head (or at least ours) is pretty heavy. Normally, this is fine, as your neck and spine are designed to support this with ease. However, many of us spend as much as 12 hours slouched in front of a computer or looking down at our phone during the course of a day. Imagine the strain that causes- is it any wonder you\u2019re always exhausted? Poor posture can cause back, neck, and other muscle and joint problems. As you slump, your body may compensate by flattening the normal inward curves in your neck and lower back. This can cause pain and degenerative arthritis of the spine. In a nutshell, Yoga is your friend, as it helps correct your posture and strengthen those core muscles. So, no, we\u2019re not imagining it when we say we have more energy. Speaking of moods\u2026<\/p>\n

3. Yoga makes you happier<\/strong>
\nFeeling sad? Stretch it out. Better yet, rise, bend over backwards or soar like an eagle. Okay, it\u2019s not as as simple as that, but studies have shown that a consistent yoga practice improved depression and led to a significant increase in serotonin levels. At the University of Wisconsin, Richard Davidson, Ph. D., found that \u201cthe left prefrontal cortex showed heightened activity in meditators, a finding that has been correlated with greater levels of happiness and better immune function. More dramatic left-sided activation was found in dedicated, long-term practitioners.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"International<\/p>\n

In simple English, research indicates a direct correlation between Yoga, Meditation and the release of certain chemicals which trigger feelings of ease and relaxation. And that\u2019s not speculation- that\u2019s pure science.<\/p>\n

It may sound like rainbows and fairies, but trust us, there\u2019s substance behind it. So in the interest of promoting all things healthy, we urge you to at least consider taking part in this years International Day of Yoga. No, that doesn\u2019t mean wear a toga and call yourself Guru, but it does mean finding your nearest center and being open to new things.<\/p>\n

Unless, of course, you\u2019re what they call a \u201chater\u201d? Or at least, we think that\u2019s what they say\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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