New Year Mind / Body Push

With the start of the New Year here it is inevitably that everyone sits down to make their list of New Year’s resolutions.  We have all made these lists of resolutions, but how many of us can say that we actually were able to stick to them?  I know when I create these lists of resolutions, I always have great aspirations. Individually some of the goals might be obtainable, but collectively they can be overwhelming. For example, I want to be happier, lose weight, be healthier, workout more, and become stronger.

Does this list look familiar?

So this year let’s make these goals obtainable.  I have one word for you…YOGA.  

The ancient practice of yoga has the power to make all five of those goals happen and you only have to add one thing to your already long list of things to do.

Be healthier…When practicing yoga on a regular basis you become so much more in tune with your body and its needs that you automatically begin being more mindful of what you are putting into your body, the thoughts you are thinking, and the actions that you are taking.

Be stronger…Although yoga is a series of postures and stretches it is also a way to really strengthen your body.  It requires both mental and physical strength and when practiced regularly you will be amazed by the changes it creates within your body.

Workout more… Yoga can be cardiovascularly challenging and create heat throughout your body which can strengthen your heart and improve your overall health.

Lose weight…When we are more aware of our bodies and the environments we find ourselves in we are much more likely to watch what we eat.  This can assist in making sure everything we put into our mouths not only sustains our physical body, but helps promote a healthy body composition.

Be happier…When we feel healthier, are stronger, workout more, and lose weight, a more enjoyable lifestyle often follows. Connecting to your inner self through working to slow down, if not still, the mind is a very effective way to free the soul and break out the happier you.

A yoga practice doesn’t have to be a major time commitment. Start with one class a week and commit to 8 weeks. This will allow your body and mind to go through this transformative process.  Finally, the most important aspect of this journey…  Have Fun!!!