Okay, just kidding although we really like the Apple Fritter.
Leave all your misconceptions about Yoga at the door and consider taking a class at your neighborhood fitness center or community center. The benefits of Yoga are increased flexibility, increased muscle strength and tone, improved respiration, energy and vitality, improved athletic performance and the protection from injury. You might find this surprising but I’m in Yoga at least once a week, and I’ve found that it allows me to focus on core strength and balance.
Yoga is a full-body workout, targeting all the muscles of the body with both static holds and dynamic movement. You’re supporting your own body weight, building functional strength in areas where you really need it. This is strength with purpose.
Finally, our breath and emotions are connected in a feedback loop. Yoga brings awareness and control to our breath patterns, allowing us to notice when our emotions are affecting our breath, and using the breath to calm our emotions. Sometimes a deep breath is what separates you from saying something you will regret! The more you can connect with your breath, the clearer you think, even in difficult situations.
