Vibrance Yoga & Meditation

f you’re experiencing some stiffness in your muscles, then you might like to try welcoming yoga into your life. With this activity, you can have the freedom to move around your muscles a bit more, without having to take on a high-intensity work-out. Don’t worry though if you’re not a gymnast, as yoga can help you to improve your flexibility, along with your muscle tone and strength. Once this happens, you will find that your posture will also greatly improve.

More and more research is showing the stress-relieving qualities that yoga can offer. This is due to the fact that the very practice of it can decrease the secretion of cortisol, which is the primary stress hormone in your body. Through the use of meditation techniques, you will be able to focus the mind on your breathing which will help you to drift to a quiet place, free from tension. Just think, less stress equals a more refreshed, vibrant you.

With even just fifteen minutes of yoga a day, you can expect to see a difference enough to jump-start your day. Through a combination of poses designed to stretch out and strengthen your muscles, toxins are released from the body. When the wastes have been filtered out of your system, it makes room for your body to take in the good. The art of breathing deeply supports your body on this point, by allowing your blood to receive fresh waves of oxygen which will rejuvenate your system. So, starting your mornings with a quick yoga session may serve you well as a natural alternative to that caffeine-fix.

Due to their combined calming efforts, yoga and meditation have the capability of having a profound effect on the mind. Studies have shown that practcing both have antidepressant reults, which has led to the reduction of depression and anxiety among those who practice regularly as a holistic alternative and approach to therapy and healing. Aside from just the physical benefits, the daily practice of yoga and meditation can also help you cultivate mindfulness as well as a greater sense of self-awareness and confidence.

Inflammation in itself is nothing to be feared as it is a normal immune response. However, chronic inflammation can contribute to diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. While there needs to be more further research to confirm this, there is some indication that those who practice yoga and meditation can protect themselves against certain diseases caused by chronic inflammation. Numerous studies have revealed it to be a good source of help, in easing the symptoms of asthma and back pain as well.

While yoga may not be for everyone, those who do choose to involve it as part of their lifestyle may see an improvement in their mood and emotions. Some research has shown that those who practice yoga and meditation on daily basis can result in higher serotonin levels. As with most exercises, yoga and meditation has also been linked to a longer lifespan, as it reduces the pace of breathing. To help our patients achieve optimal health and be their best self, we create personalized yoga regimes specific to meet their unique health needs and lifestyle.