5 Unique Benefits of Yoga

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWNgwtl3tSCtqWfuG8wqcUGr3b-a9KIRGXGGosEppnYjGBcyYCEqOwUQovL_BLWlidDj84hWSJAMFd3xl2ugBL-GTb6QtGv_VflmowhjRsEVlaekEMOE32S-Q58MLLgoRKbIOWxP_uvJsK/s1600/bigstock-Young-woman-doing-yoga-exercis-87864098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="woman experiencing the benefits of yoga" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWNgwtl3tSCtqWfuG8wqcUGr3b-a9KIRGXGGosEppnYjGBcyYCEqOwUQovL_BLWlidDj84hWSJAMFd3xl2ugBL-GTb6QtGv_VflmowhjRsEVlaekEMOE32S-Q58MLLgoRKbIOWxP_uvJsK/s1600/bigstock-Young-woman-doing-yoga-exercis-87864098.jpg" title="" /></a></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There are numerous benefits to yoga. We all know the obvious ones like flexibility, muscle strength, and the improvement of posture, but what are the other benefits of yoga? The ones that are less obvious? What are the benefits of yoga that are healing for the mind and the body? I’ve made a list of the health benefits that will inspire you to try yoga at least once.</span></span></div><b id="docs-internal-guid-714fcae1-3b67-6e30-f2ba-0d38ee40d7bd" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yoga increases your blood flow.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The first benefit of yoga is an increase in blood flow and circulation. Cells that receive more oxygen function better than cells that receive less. The twisting poses in yoga help circulate fresh, oxygenated blood to flow into areas that have been built up with toxins. This oxygenated blood helps rid the body of the less oxygenated blood. Another benefit of yoga is that it increases levels of hemoglobin and red blood cells. These red blood cells carry oxygen to tissues and help prevent blood clots. </span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yoga improves your mood. </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A mental benefit of yoga is an improved mood. Studies have shown that yoga can lift one’s mood because yoga leads to a significant increase in serotonin levels and a decrease in the levels of monoamine oxidase. Yoga has been shown to improve depression and its symptoms when practiced consistently.</span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yoga helps you concentrate.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Another mental benefit of yoga is an improvement of focus and intelligence. Studies have shown that regular practice of yoga improves coordination, IQ scores, and memory in the short and long term. This mental benefit of yoga occurs because, during yoga, one is less distracted by their thoughts. Those who practice yoga can focus in on their experiences and are more apt to solve problems from a calm and relaxed mind. </span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yoga helps you have a better night’s sleep.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yoga provides relief and relaxation from our modern, hectic lifestyles. This in turn leads to better and deeper sleep because your body is more prepared for relaxation and rest. A better night’s sleep leads to improvements in every aspect of life. </span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yoga aids in healthy digestion.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Another benefit of yoga is gut health and proper digestion. Digestive issues like constipation, IBS, and ulcers are worsened by stress. Because yoga is a great way to relieve stress, you will be indirectly improving your digestion by simply stressing less. All physical exercise has been shown to improve digestion. Moving the body helps facilitate an environment that aids in faster, more efficient digestion. </span></span></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> <span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I highly recommend trying yoga, at least once. See how you like it! With practice, it becomes more and more enjoyable. With consistent yoga practice, you will reap all these benefits and more. Try it for yourself to discover why yoga is an amazing way to discover health of the body and the mind. For extra motivation on your journey toward a healthy lifestyle, please </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact me</span></a><span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! I’m here to help support you on your journey and offer encouragement for healthy lifestyle changes.</span></span>

5 Unique Benefits of Yoga

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There are numerous benefits to yoga. We all know the obvious ones like flexibility, muscle strength, and the improvement of posture, but what are the other benefits of yoga? The ones that are less obvious? What are the benefits of yoga that are healing for the mind and the body? I’ve made a list of the health benefits that will inspire y

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5 Strategies for Exercising at Home

<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-b8ee6cad-0859-f8e5-a0b3-3e0d3663cc3e" style="font-weight: normal;"></b></span></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-b8ee6cad-0859-f8e5-a0b3-3e0d3663cc3e" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wDXg4tbvaq0kd2lnQNUILVf_Mn10LPMSCUpFsTCvz2Hty_-4hHIsQNMJd__E3tJELco_4jwHpHtQ9qSyQYbq978HvE08CzsINMx_YoLCIi1S77TJ3QzpQ9KORQAL5049Gbk77mcC6i4W/s1600/yoga-876744_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Strategies for Exercising at Home" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wDXg4tbvaq0kd2lnQNUILVf_Mn10LPMSCUpFsTCvz2Hty_-4hHIsQNMJd__E3tJELco_4jwHpHtQ9qSyQYbq978HvE08CzsINMx_YoLCIi1S77TJ3QzpQ9KORQAL5049Gbk77mcC6i4W/s1600/yoga-876744_1280.jpg" title="5 Strategies for Exercising at Home" /></a></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-b8ee6cad-0859-f8e5-a0b3-3e0d3663cc3e" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exercising at home is a great way to maintain fitness and work toward a healthy lifestyle, but there are a lot of distractions in a home environment that often take priority over exercise. To overcome these distractions, implement these five strategies for exercising at home!</span></b></div><b id="docs-internal-guid-b8ee6cad-0859-f8e5-a0b3-3e0d3663cc3e" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /> </b><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-b8ee6cad-0859-f8e5-a0b3-3e0d3663cc3e" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Set Up Space</span></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-b8ee6cad-0859-f8e5-a0b3-3e0d3663cc3e" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The first key to exercising at home is having a specific area dedicated to exercise. This workout area should be easily accessible and contain all the necessities for your workout. You may need a yoga mat, free weights, a TV to watch workout videos, and speakers for music. With a set space for exercise, you will not need to gather equipment before your workout, so there will be less opportunity for distraction.</span></b></div><b id="docs-internal-guid-b8ee6cad-0859-f8e5-a0b3-3e0d3663cc3e" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Set a Routine</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Decide when you want to work out, and stick to that plan. If you want to work out in the morning, schedule it into your day. If you want to work out while your kids are at school, schedule a time to do it then. Once you make a schedule, follow through with it regularly to make it a routine. Exercising at home is only successful if you stick to your schedule! Don’t let other things get in the way of your workout. </span></div><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Put on Workout Clothes</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s easy to walk to your exercise room in comfortable lounging clothes, but it will not lead to an effective workout. Treat exercising at home like you would treat exercising at a gym.  Put your hair up, put on your athletic socks, your training shoes, and your workout apparel. You will be in the right mindset and ready to sweat it out. </span></div><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Leave Visual Cues</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you don’t have room to leave all your workout equipment in a separate space, try to leave at least one athletic accessory out. If you have your workout equipment hidden away, you will be significantly less likely to use it! Try leaving your yoga mat or your free weights in a place where you can see them. This visual cue will be a helpful reminder.</span></div><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Log Your Workouts</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exercising at home is different than going to a gym. It is harder to differentiate your activities. A good way to keep track of your exercises is to create a workout log. Keep track of what exercises you did and how they made you feel. It is also important to note how the exercise worked in your home. Did you have enough space? Did you have the right equipment? A thorough workout log will help you achieve long-term success.</span></div><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exercising at home is a great way to work toward your healthy lifestyle because it can be convenient and effective! Implement some of these strategies and you’ll achieve fitness success in no time. If you want extra support and motivation, </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact me!</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I’d love to help inspire your fitness journey. </span></div></b><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></span></span>

5 Strategies for Exercising at Home

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Exercising at home is a great way to maintain fitness and work toward a healthy lifestyle, but there are a lot of distractions in a home environment that often take priority over exercise. To overcome these distractions, implement these five strategies for exercising at home! Set Up SpaceThe first key to exercising at home is having a sp

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