- Increases flexibility
- Encourages mindfulness by strengthening your mind-body connection
- Can help reduce stress and anxiety
- Increases muscle tone and strength
- Can help alleviate pain
- Improves posture
- Increases blood flow
- Promotes good sleep quality
- Some studies have even shown that a regular yoga practice can fight depression and improve your overall quality of life!
- If you are searching for a therapeutic approach to yoga, have injuries, or want a gentler practice, check out Your Yoga Studio.
- If you are interested in the more traditional aspects of yoga, check out Sanctuary Yoga.
- “Down-to-earth” and “accessible for all” Black Swan Yoga has locations all over town for your convenience.
If you are one of the 31 million Americans who experience back pain at any given time, here are some poses that can help alleviate your pain:
--Kirsten Dalquist, MSSW Intern