Yoga

Builds Strength and Flexibility

When beginning your yoga journey, your flexibility will be tested like never before. However, progress is soon to follow. After taking Makhuwa Brazilian JiuJitsu’s yoga class, students will experience a breakthrough in their flexibility and balance. Thanks to moves like the downward dog, the crescent lunge, and the pigeon, your range of motion will be better than ever. By increasing your flexibility, you’ll gain improved coordination and greater mobility, and will be better protected from injuries. Not only are these qualities important in everyday tasks, but they are the secret to reaching new heights in other sports and physical activities.

Chances are, you already knew that yoga was the perfect source of flexibility. But did you know that it’s also an amazing way to build your strength? Yoga has been shown to tone muscles and provides a newfound sense of strength and stability. From your core to your arms, to your glutes, yoga targets pretty much every part of the body.

Increases Energy

In the modern age, we spend so much of our time sitting behind a computer screen, gluing our eyes to the television, and mindlessly scrolling through our cell phones. Not only do these activities decrease our amount of physical activity, but it depletes our energy levels as well. When we’re constantly being alerted with notifications and updates, we’re often more distracted and less productive.

By practicing yoga, you take back control. Yoga stretches the body after long days sitting at a desk, promotes thoughtfulness, and improves blood flow throughout the entire body. Yoga is sure to help you fight off drowsiness and add that much-needed energy to your day.

Heightens Overall Health

Yoga doesn’t just make you more flexible or help you get in shape for your upcoming beach day – it’s also amazing for your health! Yoga decreases inflammation, boosts heart health, improves metabolism, and helps maintain a healthy weight. Oh, and most importantly, it’ll help you sleep better!

Transforms Mental Health

Mental illness is, unfortunately, a growing issue in our world. The National Institute of Mental Illness found that “nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness.” While yoga certainly offers physical benefits, this exercise is best known for its mental and emotional benefits. Yoga has been shown to improve depression, fight anxiety, and boost overall happiness.

So, how does it happen? Yoga has been shown to decrease levels of cortisol, which then relieves stress and helps promote a positive mentality. As you focus on perfecting your movements, breathing deeply, and relaxing your mind, you’ll feel all your worries melt away.