Yoga offers both immediate gratifications as well as lasting transformation. Both are vital in the world of fitness. Spending too much time and getting little results can be very discouraging. And monotonous routines can cause stagnation. Yoga can quickly improve your mental and physical capacity and prepare you for long-term health.

1. Yoga can make you feel better. It’s as simple as that!

You’ll feel happier if you choose a class that suits your level. Try it if you don’t believe me!

2. Yoga changes your energy

Try Surya Namaskar for ten rounds or some Kapalabhati pranayama if your morning routine includes waking up and drinking coffee. You will be amazed at its positive effects on the nervous system. If you need to change your day later in the week, you can do some asana practice for a few minutes. This will help to rebalance the nervous system and calm the mind.

3. Yoga can help you focus

Your mind will be calmer and more transparent, making it easier to direct your energy where it needs to go. Through practice, yoga teaches you to develop one-pointedness and concentration. The mind is trained to be present and aware. Yoga classes can improve your ability to focus, process, and retrieve information and help you learn, hold, and update information better.

4. Yoga increases flexibility

If you have not heard about yoga’s ability to increase flexibility, you might have lived under a rock for the past twenty years. To gain more flexibility, it is worth practicing yoga regularly and consistently to build muscle memory; take your time, though, and be patient!

5. Yoga reduces anxiety

Anxiety can lead to poor posture, shallow breathing, and tight muscles. If you have been in an anxiety loop for a while, your body may have learned to protect itself by being tense, physically closed off, and taking short sharp breaths. Because the mind and body are so interconnected, it can reduce anxiety by physically deepening your breath, improving posture, and relaxing the muscles in a safe place.

6. Yoga soothes your skin

Skin is the most vulnerable area in the body that shows signs of stress or nutrient deficiencies. Pranayama, meditation, and active yoga can help improve circulation and reduce the risk of developing conditions such as acne and eczema.

7. Yoga boosts brain power

Different movements can make the brain more efficient and help maintain brain health. Twisting asanas and any other activity that involves crossing the limbs of the body (a bit like a cross-crawl, where you alternately extend one arm and one leg from a tabletop position) are great for balancing both the brain hemispheres. Daily practice Nadi Shodhana (the ‘channel cleansing” breath) to bring things back into balance.

8. Yoga can help you breathe better

Yoga is a practice that emphasizes breathing. This is something that beginners struggle with at first, but as they get more comfortable, the ability to move with the breath becomes second nature. It is worth learning to breathe deeply and more fully every day. While you might not be able to hold the poses for your entire life, you can have your breath every moment of your day.

9. Yoga helps you achieve balance in body and mind

Balanced yoga postures can help the brain fire neurons that aid spatial awareness and muscle memory. Regularly using your feet in daily yoga can also strengthen the foot muscles, which number over 100.

10. Yoga helps to eliminate the toxins

Although it isn’t clear whether yoga poses like twisting can detox the body, it is safe to say that yoga helps eliminate toxins from your body. Moving things inside and out can help shift toxins and eliminate them faster. It is possible to “detox” your mind by being aware of and mindful of your thoughts.