{"id":5422,"date":"2014-01-15T15:33:37","date_gmt":"2014-01-15T15:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/?p=5422"},"modified":"2020-07-23T10:37:49","modified_gmt":"2020-07-23T09:37:49","slug":"a-yogic-path-to-a-happier-and-healthier-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ethicalsuperstore.com\/blog\/health-and-wellbeing\/a-yogic-path-to-a-happier-and-healthier-you\/","title":{"rendered":"A Yogic path to a happier and healthier you"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fact of the week: Regular yoga practice can lead to improved muscle\u00a0strength\u00a0and tone,\u00a0increased\u00a0concentration and increased\u00a0bone\u00a0density.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"Asquith<\/a>It\u2019s a new year and a popular time to make changes in your life. I\u2019m sure many of you reading this have set resolutions related to achieving a cleaner, healthier, happier life in 2014.
\nYoga is a great practice to start and by clearing out tension and toxins in your body and mind is a sure way to meet those happier-healthier-you goals. It can sound a bit clich\u00e9d but behind every clich\u00e9 I\u2019ve always found there to be some truth.
\nMy favourite thing about yoga is that everyone can benefit in some way and you can make your practice completely your own.
\nAs a beginner you can be in a room of experienced yogi\u2019s twisting themselves into \u2018bird of paradise\u2019 or other such mind boggling poses while you are still, sometimes struggling, in the first stage of standing on one leg, trying not to fall and trigger a domino effect around the room. But the crucial thing is that you are still getting as much benefit from the pose as those deep in a yogic knot.
\nWhether you can forward fold with your knees straight and your chin on your calves or don\u2019t even know what forward fold is and can only reach your hands half way to the floor you are still stretching your muscles in a healthy and nurturing way and once you accept this you can also find calm and discipline on your mat.
\nYoga has many benefits for the body and the mind. Regular yoga practice not only improves muscle tone, strength and flexibility making you feel better and aiding weight loss, it also releases tension in the muscles allowing you to deal better with the stresses of everyday life.
\n\"Practicing<\/a>The asanas (poses) work with your body to flush fresh blood through your organs and the pressure on your bones, without the damage of an impact sport, can increase your bone density. The focus required to create and hold the asanas can provide mental clarity, increased concentration and relieve stress long after you have stepped off your mat.
\nNow you have decided to get started the British Wheel of Yoga is a great place to start looking for more information and I\u2019ll leave you some advice for starting your journey into yoga:<\/p>\n

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  1. You don\u2019t need to spend lots of money on fancy clothes or accessories; a pair of leggings or narrow tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt<\/a> is all you need to get started.<\/li>\n
  2. It is best to get instruction from a qualified yoga teacher when you are first starting out so that you don\u2019t form bad habits or misinterpret poses.<\/li>\n
  3. Start with a beginners class, it is tempting to jump right into a Hot Bikram class or a power class but if you are in for the long run then take it slow to build your practice and your strength; indulge in the feeling of peace in the poses that you find easy and feel your body working in those you find harder<\/li>\n
  4. It can be nearly impossible some days but try to leave your ego at the door, try to listen to your body and go as deep into a pose as is beneficial to you. By all means look at the yoga teacher or classmates if you are not sure what you need to do but don\u2019t judge yourself based on what others are doing and how far they can go. Your practice is for you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    So today take a step towards your goal and do something nice for you, begin your yoga practice!<\/p>\n

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    A Yogic path to a happier healthier you<\/h2>\n

    \"Suryalila<\/a>This blog post is written by Jessi Richmond from the Suryalila Retreat Centre who are doing a guest series of posts on getting started with yoga. Suryalila is a relaxed yoga retreat centre in southern Spain. Visit as an independent guest, join a retreat group or bring your students for a retreat week. Enjoy daily yoga and meditation, fabulous fresh vegetarian meals, massage and local excursions. Find out more at Suryalila.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Fact of the week: Regular yoga practice can lead to improved muscle\u00a0strength\u00a0and tone,\u00a0increased\u00a0concentration and increased\u00a0bone\u00a0density. It\u2019s a new year and a popular time to make changes in your life. 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