At FitMind and Body we bring Yoga, Exercise, Meditation and Mindfulness classes directly to you,
Improving Balance, Flexibility and Strength of
Body, Mind and Spirit.
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Wide-Spread Benefits of Yoga
Physical Benefits
“The relaxation techniques incorporated in yoga can lessen chronic pain, such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome,” explains Dr. Nevins. “Yoga can also lower blood pressure and reduce insomnia”.
Other Potential Physical Benefits of Yoga include:
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Improves flexibility and balance
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Increases muscle strength and tone
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Enhances respiration, energy and vitality
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Balances metabolism
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Stimulates weight reduction
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Boosts cardio and circulatory health
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Improves athletic performance
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Protects from injury
Mental Benefits
One of the best benefits of Yoga is how it helps a person manage stress, known to have devastating effects on the body and mind. “Stress can reveal itself in many ways, including back or neck pain, sleeping problems, headaches, drug abuse, and an inability to concentrate,” says Dr. Nevins. “Yoga can be very effective in developing coping skills and reaching a more positive outlook on life.” Meditation and Mindful Breathing practices can help improve a person’s mental well-being.
Other Potential Mental Benefits of Yoga include:
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Creates mental clarity and calmness
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Heightens body awareness
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Relieves chronic stress patterns and fatigue
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Relaxes the mind
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Centers attention
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Sharpens concentration
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Improves Decision-Making
“If a law were passed that limited me to one type of exercise, I'd pick yoga.
Yoga is resistance, it’s balance, it's coordination, it's stamina, it's even cardiovascular, depending on how you do it..."
Tony Horton – “Master of Motivation” behind P90x®
“The purpose of YOGA is to create strength, awareness and harmony in both the mind and body,” explains Natalie Nevins, DO, a board-certified osteopathic family physician and certified Yoga instructor in Hollywood, California. “As an osteopathic physician, I focus a lot of my efforts on preventive medicine and practices, and in the body’s ability to heal itself. Yoga is a great tool for staying healthy because it is based on similar principles.”
While there are many styles of yoga, the true essence of yoga is felt when it is practiced with three key ingredients – Pranayama (Mindful Breathing), Guided Meditation and Asanas (postures or poses), that stretch and flex various muscle groups.
FitMind and Body instructors conducts Yoga classes geared to any population, from Beginner to Advanced. Whether you are an athlete or never exercised a day in your life, the benefits of Yoga are numerous and will complement any fitness program. Modifications are provided for every pose, so come and test your edges. It is a great way to get in touch with
your body and your inner self. Every BODY is welcome!