10 Reasons to Start Yoga Today

1 You are stressed

Unfortunately, stress and its friends worry and anxiety are problems for many people and have been shown to have an adverse effect on health. Yoga is great for relieving the physical symptoms of stress (even during an anxiety attack) and for introducing the idea of quieting the mind. I have often seen yoga act as a gateway to removing stressful personal or workplace situations from peoples' lives. Yoga can help you get off the hamster wheel and gain perspective on what's really important.

2 You can't touch your toes

People tell me all the time that they couldn't possibly do yoga because they can't touch their toes. Well, that's what the yoga is for, silly. Improved flexibility is pretty much a guaranteed result of a regular yoga practice, and not just your hamstrings.

3 You sit at a desk all day

Posture is a big issue for the many people who spend most of their working day in front of a computer. If you drive to and from work and take your down time sitting on the couch, you are going to find yourself with back pain at the very least. There are many ways that yoga helps you get your spine long and shoulders back, includingstretches you can do at work.

4 Your back hurts

As I mentioned above, back pain is endemic to a sedentary lifestyle. Getting up to move and stretch a few times a week can be preventative and even treat the pain you already have. Since back pain can be caused by so many different things, it's important to see a doctor if you have chronic pain so that he or she can tell you if there are any kinds of movements you should avoid. Our Guide to Back Pain has some great info on yoga for back pain that you should also check out.

5 You want to lose weight

Yoga for weight loss is a bit of a controversial subject. While there is an abundance of scientific evidence that even the most physically demanding types of yoga don't burn that many calories, there is also a lot of anecdotal evidence from people who believe that yoga has played an important role in their weight loss. Given this discrepancy, it has been suggested that yoga plays a supporting role by promoting a healthier lifestyle and improved dietary choices.

6 You have arthritis

People with arthritis are advised to move their bodies and stay active, but they need forms of exercise that are low impact and gentle on the joints. Yoga fits the bill. If possible, find a class that caters to people with arthritis so you can be sure that your teacher is familiar with your condition. Here's some more info on starting yoga when you have arthritis.

7 You are pregnant

Congratulations! If you've never done yoga before, this is a great time to start. There are so many reasons to do yoga during (and after) your pregnancy. Yoga can help you prepare for giving birth by opening your body and giving you techniques to cope with pain. Prenatal yoga classes offer a time to slow down and connect with your changing body.

8 You could use a time out

Remember when you were a kid and your mom told you to take deep breaths when you got worked up? Well, it still works. Breathing exercises taught in yoga classes (called pranayama) offer amazing tools for improving your respiratory function and controlling its effect on the central nervous system. Yoga is also a great way to take a time out from the rest of your day. Your time on the mat is a real break from the constant chatter in your head.

9 You just want to feel better

You may initially try yoga just for exercise, to help with your other athletic pursuits, or because you've heard it will give you a nice butt, but you'll quickly find out that yoga's benefits go way beyond the physical. Some people find a conection to the spiritual, but even if that's not your cup of chai, your mood will be elevated and you will feel better.

10 Everyone else is doing it

Aren't you just the tiniest curious why everyone from your barista to your mailman to your boss to your mom is always running off to yoga? While I'm usually the last person to advise that you follow the herd, the sheer breadth of folks getting enjoyment out of yoga suggests that there's something to it. And if you don't like it, at least you'll know why.

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1你有压力

不幸的是,压力及其朋友担心和焦虑问题对许多人来说,已被证明对健康有不利影响。瑜伽是很好的缓解压力的身体症状(即使在一个焦虑发作)和引入静态思维的概念。我经常看到瑜伽作为通向删除从人们的生活压力的个人或工作场所的情况。瑜伽可以帮助你摆脱仓鼠轮和获得的角度是很重要的。

2你不能触摸你的脚趾

人们告诉我,他们不可能做瑜伽,因为他们不能触摸脚趾。好吧,这就是瑜伽,愚蠢的。提高灵活性是几乎保证规律的瑜伽练习的结果,而不只是你的腿筋。

3你整天坐在桌子上

姿势是一个大问题,许多人的工作大部分时间是在电脑前。如果你开车上下班坐在沙发上,把你的时间,你会发现自己至少背疼。有很多方法,瑜伽可以帮助你找回你的脊柱长和肩膀,包括延伸在工作中你能做的。

4你的背疼

正如我上面提到的,背部疼痛是久坐不动的生活方式的流行。起床运动和伸展运动几次一个星期可以预防甚至治疗的痛苦。因为背部疼痛可能是由很多不同的事情,重要的是去看医生如果你有慢性疼痛,这样他或她可以告诉你如果有任何类型的运动应该避免。导游背痛有一些伟大的信息对瑜伽的背部疼痛,你也应该看看。

5你想减肥

瑜伽对减肥是一个有争议的话题。虽然有大量的科学证据表明,即使是最体力类型的瑜伽不消耗很多的热量,也有很多轶事证据的人相信瑜伽减肥方面发挥了重要的作用。鉴于这种差异,有人建议,瑜伽扮演一个配角通过促进一个更健康的生活方式和改善饮食的选择。

6你有关节炎

有关节炎的人建议将他们的身体和保持活跃,但他们需要的运动形式,低影响和温柔的关节。瑜伽适合该法案。如果可能的话,找一个类,它迎合有关节炎的人,所以你可以确定你的老师熟悉你的情况。这里有一些更多的信息开始瑜伽当你有关节炎。

7你怀孕

恭喜你!如果你从来没有做过瑜伽,这是一个很好的开始。有很多理由(后)怀孕期间做瑜伽。瑜伽可以帮助你准备分娩通过打开你的身体,给你技术来处理疼痛。产前瑜伽课程提供一个时间慢下来,与你的身体变化。

8你可以使用一个时间

记得你小时候,你妈妈告诉你深呼吸,当你有工作了吗?嗯,它仍然有效。呼吸练习教瑜伽课(称为调息)提供惊人的工具用于改善呼吸功能和控制它对中枢神经系统的影响。瑜伽也是一种很好的方式,时间从你的一天。你的时间在垫子上是一个真正的脱离嘈杂的声音在你的脑海中。

9你想感觉更好

你最初可能尝试瑜伽锻炼,帮助你其他的体育活动,或者因为你听说过它会给你一个不错的屁股,但你很快就会发现瑜伽的好处超越了物理。有些人觉得精神联结,但即使不是你杯茶,你的情绪将会提升,你会感觉更好。

10其他人这样做

你难道不是最小的好奇为什么每个人都从你的咖啡给你的老板你的邮递员,你妈妈总是跑步去瑜伽吗?虽然我通常建议您的最后一个人遵守群,五花八门的人得到享受瑜伽表明有一些。如果你不喜欢它,至少你会知道为什么。