The Benefits Of Yoga

What Are The Benefits Of Yoga?  

There are so many benefits to Yoga that it's almost impossible to list them all in one simple blog!  

Yoga is a meditative process that creates a union of the body, mind, soul, and consciousness. It is a process of self-discovery which allows practitioners to experience deep states of consciousness, peace and freedom. It teaches us to see ourselves clearly, becoming more aware of our thoughts, feelings and beliefs, and letting go of negativity.

Yoga builds strength, awareness and harmony in the mind and body and you will very often hear Yoga practitioners talk of experiencing calm, balance, strength, flexibility, and relaxation.  One of the beauties of Yoga is that it can be practised by people of all ages and from all walks of life.

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The Physical Benefits Of Yoga

Relaxation and strengthening techniques incorporated in Yoga can result in some wonderful physical benefits to your body.  These include:

reduction in lower back and arthritic pain 
improvement in headaches
lowering of blood pressure
improvement in insomnia
lessening of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms
increased flexibility
increased muscle strength and tone
improvement respiration, energy and vitality
balanced metabolism
weight reduction
improvement in cardio and circulatory health
improvement in athletic performance
protection from injury

The Mental Benefits Of Yoga

Stress can have a negative impact on your mind and body and can reveal itself in different ways including headaches, back and neck pain, sleeping issues and difficulty in concentrating. 

The use of medication and deep breathing in Yoga can help you to cope more effectively with stress and give you a more positive outlook.  You may also experience improved mental clarity and calmness as your mind and body relax.

Gain A Deeper Understanding Of Hatha-Vinyasa & Mantra Yoga At Yoga Teacher Training Tenerife & Bali

Here at Yoga Teacher Training Tenerife, we offer a deeper level of Yoga training for individuals who want to become Yoga teachers as well as for those who want to deepen their understanding of Hatha-Vinyasa & Mantra Yoga.

Our intensive Yoga training includes teaching traditional Yoga practices like:

Asana (Yoga postures)
Pranayama (breathing techniques)
Shatkarmas (cleansing techniques)
Bandhas (locking of energy)
Mudras (channelling energy)
Meditation techniques
Acroyoga ((yoga and acrobatics)
Art of touch
Relaxation
Mantras and chanting