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Yoga
Yoga is the workout you never knew you needed. This age-old practice incorporates physical fitness, breathing exercises, stretching, and meditation to create a discipline that is like no other. Yoga is bound to improve your balance, coordination, flexibility, muscle strength, and mentality. What’s not to love?
Adult's Yoga (Niagara Falls Only, 14+)
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 Niagara’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, 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 provide 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.
Improves Posture
Yoga can significantly enhance a person’s posture by increasing body awareness and strengthening the core muscles that support proper alignment. Through the practice of various yoga poses, individuals develop greater mindfulness of their body’s positioning, which can translate into improved posture in everyday life. Additionally, yoga postures and stretches target muscles in the back, neck, and shoulders, relieving tension and helping to counteract the negative effects of prolonged sitting and poor posture habits, ultimately leading to a more upright and balanced posture.
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. Regular yoga practice enhances emotional regulation, providing individuals with the tools to better manage their emotions and respond to life’s challenges with greater resilience. Additionally, yoga cultivates improved focus and concentration, contributing to mental clarity and overall well-being.