Why You Should Practice Yoga?
Yoga helps ease anxiety by teaching us to stay in the present moment. By focusing on our breath and how our body feels in each pose, we keep ourselves anchored in the present so we can lower our emotional arousal and, instead of reacting fearfully to worries and anxious thoughts, we can acknowledge them with curiosity, and then let them go. This sequence focuses on releasing stress from the muscles that commonly tense up when we are anxious to create a sense of stillness and calm in your bodymind. ●Yoga helps relieve depression by increasing levels of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. People experiencing depression tend to have lower levels of GABA and research shows that yoga increases this neurotransmitter, helping us feel calm and relaxed. Research also shows that emotions such as depression can affect the way our heart functions so this sequence focuses on releasing tension from the area around our chest to release stress, improve our posture and bo...