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September is National Yoga Month. Consider it an opportunity to give yourself a holiday from, dare we say, yourself! Forget all of your worries for an hour and concentrate solely on your health and well-being. We think you deserve it.
Research shows that practicing yoga weekly helps lower blood pressure and ease stress while building strength and flexibility. According to a study in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, by just practicing 20 minutes, you can boost your brainpower for up to 45 minutes afterward, even with a less intense version, like Hatha.
HOT TIP: Did you know that according to PLOS Medicine, women who participated in two hours per week of stretching (like downward dog) and resistance training lowered their risk of diabetes by 40%? This is attributed to the boost of insulin control and decreased body fat as a result of the activity. Get that dog down!
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Cohen, © 2014 Group G Enterprises, LLC
To celebrate National Yoga Month, many studios offer free classes so you can perfect your downward dog-without spending a dime. Visit yogahealthfoundation.org to find a participating studio near you. If you can’t make it to the studio, try these online resources:
Please consider supporting this worthy foundation that helps aspiring yoga teachers achieve their dreams: The NamaStacy Yoga Corporation is a non-profit that is in the business of paying it forward. Find out more here.
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