Research and Yoga

"....yoga does so much for your health that studies show people who do yoga use 43% fewer medical services." from Harvard Medical School Healthbeat.

Many of you already know that yoga is a practice that you enjoy and a practice that helps with gaining strength and improving flexibility. Yoga is also great for stress reduction, helps with forming a better body image, and promotes relaxation. Quite simply, yoga has been around for ages because it works on so many levels.

With costs of healthcare continually on the rise, the medical community is beginning to take notice of "alternative" therapies and lifestyle choices that can reduce healthcare costs. As you can see from the quote I shared at the start of this post, research is now finding that the practice of yoga is beneficial and can help us maintain good health by using fewer medical services. I have a yoga student who sometimes leaves a bit early from work to get to class and states "I have to leave, I have a Dr appointment." My student believes (and I agree) that her yoga practice is part of her overall wellness and treats her yoga practice just as seriously as she does regular medical visits.

Take time for yourself. Commit to good physical and mental health. See you on the mat!