Some of the Many Benefits of Our Yoga Fitness Classes

The Many Benefits of Yoga Fitness Classes

Yoga fitness has been around for decades, so you may be wondering why it is suddenly becoming more popular. The popularity arises from the fact that yoga fitness is one of the healthiest forms of exercise you can do, and many people are just now discovering that. Not only is it beneficial to your physical health, but it is also calming for your mind. If you have considered starting a yoga regimen, we encourage you to start today. Read below as we explain many of the benefits of yoga fitness classes. 

Mind Calming: Consistent yoga practice leads to an increase in serotonin levels. Serotonin is a natural hormone chemical that makes you feel happy and content. Yoga also increases your focus. During yoga fitness, you are so concentrated on performing your moves that you are more centered on “the now”. This can lead to less stress and the ability to embrace and appreciate today.  

Better Balance: Better balance increases your likelihood of living longer. As you age, your balance naturally shifts and is not nearly as good making you less stable. With the practice of yoga, you can elongate you balance abilities so that your body doesn’t age prematurely, and you don’t injure yourself from falling. 

Muscle Building: Yoga fitness builds your muscles so that your body is stronger and able to accomplish more throughout your day. The practice will also allow you to pursue other activities that you always thought you would enjoy, but were too out of shape to conquer. 

Muscle Relaxing: Not only does yoga relax your entire system, but it also relaxes your muscles. This can ease discomfort in your body and allow you to sleep more soundly at night. Releasing tension in your muscles feels fabulous and puts you at peace. 

Flexibility Improvement: Many people do not realize the benefits of being more flexible. Not only is it nice to be able to touch your toes like you did in your childhood, but it is also the perfect way to ease joint pain and widen your range of motion during all activities. The flexibility that yoga fitness requires will also strengthen the essential connective tissue in your body.  

Healing Properties: Yoga fitness has many healing properties like the ease of joint pain mentioned above. If you have the beginnings of arthritis, or it is in your genetics, you can prevent the development of arthritis by strengthening your cartilage through yoga. You will also be building bone density and preventing the potential breakdown of your bones. Yoga increases your blood flow so that your heart will receive a better blood supply. This may decrease your chance of a heart attack. Yoga can also drop your blood pressure.    

These advantages are just a drop in a bucket compared to the many other benefits of taking yoga fitness classes. Learn more about your body and increase your lifespan today by taking a valuable and enjoyable fitness class. We will work with you to ensure that the class is suitable for your current fitness level.

Get Ready for Summer With Our Exercise Classes

If you want to get in shape, our exercise classes can help you to reach your goals.  This is the time of year when most people become aware of the extra pounds that were gained during the winter months.  As the shorts and tank tops come out, now is the time that most people want to get into shape.  If you are one of them and have weight loss or exercise goals, we invite you to join one of our classes so that you can be encouraged along your journey.

The Benefits of Taking Exercise Classes with a Group

One reason to take a class is to be motivated and encouraged by those in the same situation as you.  When you see other people that are also trying to get in shape, it can help motivate you to keep going and to show up for class.  This will help with your personal accountability since your classmates are likely to ask where you were if you missed a session.  For a lot of people, this is all it takes to stay on target.  It’s also fun to workout with other people.  You can make new friends, engage in conversation and take the time to do something for yourself.  For people that are busy taking care of kids or working a demanding job, this time for self can be incredibly rewarding and help to bring some calm into your life.  Exercise has also been proven to release endorphins that can put you in a better mood.

Exercise Classes Are Designed for Various Levels of Fitness

If you are worried that you won’t be able to keep up or that the class will be too advanced for you – don’t be.  There are various classes that are designed with specific fitness levels in mind.  We don’t expect you to be an expert right away, and neither do your classmates.  You may be surprised by how encouraging everyone really is.  You can take your time, get acclimated to what we are doing and gradually build up your strength and endurance.  If it only takes one class to get up to speed, excellent.  If it takes you a month or two, that is fine as well.  The objective is to keep up with the class and to do your best.  You will naturally build up the endurance that you need to do more or to workout harder.  Your body will direct your pace, and it’s important that you listen to it.  If you try to do too much too quickly, you could end up injuring yourself which will set you back even further.  Instead, be patient with yourself, listen to your body, be consistent and have fun.  This way you can maintain an exercise routine that is sustainable, rather than pushing too hard and burning out.  

We offer a variety of exercise classes for you to choose from and encourage you to visit us to learn more.  We can discuss what you are interested in and help you to select the class that is right for you.