Impacts of Yoga on Body and Brain

If you are looking for ways to challenge yourself both physically and mentally, many things might come to mind. However, yoga might not be one of them. You might easily dismiss yoga as not having any physical benefits due to the lack of intensity involved, and might first start looking for a routine that gets your heart rate pumping or sweat trickling down your brow. Yet, you may not want to dismiss yoga that easily. Contrary to popular belief, yoga has more benefits than just becoming more flexible or learning calming poses. The overall impact on your health that yoga can present might be just what you’re looking for, both physically and mentally. Before you start looking at intense cardio classes or expensive gym memberships, a yoga class could very well be a great way to incorporate exercise into your routine and challenge your brain at the same time. Read more…