At Namastecita, we are passionate about what we do: Yoga.
On the occasion of International Yoga Day, we want to share a mini reflection on the benefits this practice has brought to us: Lucia, Nico, and Abbie, who are part of Namastecita.
Yoga is a great way to foster community, promote mental well-being, and support our bodies.
We began our yoga journey during the COVID-19 lockdown, and it's transformed our lives! Here are some of the ways our bodies and minds have benefited from integrating yoga into our daily routines.
By the way, this is our experience, and in no way can it be taken as a professional opinion. It's important to talk to knowledgeable people. We canintroduce you to some in our ambassadors section.
We are going to divide them into two blocks: benefits for the body and for the mind,
Shall we begin?
Benefits for a Healthy Body
🧘♂️ Improves posture
Since we both have jobs that may require sitting, it's important to adopt proper posture to avoid neck and back pain. Yoga has helped us align our bodies and reinforce proper posture.
Nico feels considerably more upright.
Our non-slip yoga mats with alignment lines can help keep your body aligned and improve your posture.
🤸♀️ Improves flexibility
When we first started practicing yoga, we felt a little stiff and sore. As we continued our practice, we began to go deeper into our postures, feeling our muscles loosen and stretch.
Yoga has greatly improved our flexibility and helps us stay more active and agile, especially with young children!
Vinyasa Yoga is ideal if you are looking to focus on flexibility.
🤸♀️ Increases strength
Holding and maintaining balance in different postures requires strength. But speaking with other expert yogis like our recent ambassador Cande , it's also necessary to complement it with another activity to better achieve the postures, and it's true!
You can challenge your body by holding postures for longer periods of time and trying new and more difficult ones. If you're just starting out, it's always a good idea to strengthen your technique with a professional.
🫀Increases cardiorespiratory health
By practicing breath control and more dynamic forms of yoga, we've also improved our cardiorespiratory system. This can help improve blood flow, lung capacity, and lower blood pressure!
Vinyasa is a dynamic type of yoga that raises your heart rate. Use non-slip yoga mats to fully enjoy this dynamic practice.
So far so good?
Benefits for a healthy mind
⚡️ Boosts mood and energy
Since we began incorporating a daily yoga practice, we've noticed a huge boost in our mood and energy levels.
Yoga releases beneficial chemicals in our bodies that make us happier and more vibrant. A morning yoga routine gives us energy to start the day!
🧘♀️ Promotes mindfulness
No one is immune to stress and anxiety. For us, working with young children can be extremely stressful, but yoga has helped us find respite!
Mindful meditation and breath control relax our minds and create peace, reducing our stress and helping us connect our minds with our bodies. . Karma yoga focuses specifically on mindfulness.
🌎 Fosters community and connection
Joining classes or online communities to share experiences helps build that connection with a community. A yogi community offers a great place to meet simply beautiful people and share a passion for yoga.
Yoga has many benefits for the body and mind. Our lives have transformed in the most profound ways since we started practicing yoga.
Celebrate International Yoga Day by trying yoga or continuing your practice and join our community of yogis! 🧘♀️🌎
