September is National Yoga Month! Whether you’re a veteran yogi or a newcomer to the practice, join us in celebrating the joy of yoga and its many health and wellbeing benefits!

Whatever stage you are at in your yoga practice, this month is a perfect time to reconnect with yourself and your body through yoga!

Yoga is in a class of its own when it comes to exercise. It’s something we can practice at any time, in any place, and at any age. It teaches us to live with mindfulness, awareness and intention; not to mention the vast and varied health benefits yoga provides. So the saying goes: yoga a day keeps the doctor away.

And as many would agree, yoga is so much more than just a physical practice. The lessons we learn on the mat spill over into every nook and crevice of our day-to-day life, impacting us in positive and strong ways.

According to National Today,

National Yoga Awareness Month was created by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (N.C.C.I.H.) along with the Office of Research Services (O.R.S.) to raise awareness of the benefits of yoga-like mental and physical well-being, less stress, and increased longevity of life.

So let’s kick off the month with a run-through of its benefits and five ways to celebrate National Yoga Month.

7 major benefits of yoga practice

✨ 1. reduce stress, tension and pain.

✨ 2. increase flexibility and balance.

✨ 3. increase muscle strength.

✨ 4. lessen depression and anxiety.

✨ 5. improve weight management and cardiovascular health.

✨ 6. heighten learning, memory and concentration.

✨ 7. find inner peace and intentional living.

5 ways to celebrate yoga month

1. take a minute for mindfulness.

We all know the day-to-day grind can get pretty hectic, if not entirely overwhelming. Even when we’re not on our mats, it’s important to turn inward and calm our busy minds.

Try practicing mindfulness on your daily commute, your morning shower, or in the kitchen preparing dinner. You can also try out a number of apps designed to guide us through meditation while we’re on the go.

2. fuel your body wisely.

Get the most out of National Yoga Month by recharging your body with nutritious, clean, delicious foods. Get creative in the kitchen with new recipes; whether they’re teas, tonics or superfood smoothies. Try incorporating nutrient-rich foods, or possibly even create an entirely plant-based lineup for the month.

3. gift yoga to a gal pal.

Have a friend who hasn’t yet experienced the joy of practicing yoga? Invite them to an evening class at your favorite studio or an impromptu yoga session in your backyard or favorite park. If your friend is a newbie, try a guided online yoga class like Alo or obé.

4. take your practice someplace new.

As we mentioned before, one of the great beauties of yoga is that you can do it quite literally anywhere. This month, try taking your practice somewhere new. This time of year is perfect for outdoor yoga, so take your mat to the beach, your favorite park, or your friend’s backyard for a fresh scenery.

5. go green this september.

With yoga, we not only cultivate our awareness of self, others, goals and intentions, but also that of the environment. Try making a concerted effort to impact the planet in a positive way. Go zero-waste, shop locally, buy from eco-minded brands, and avoid single-use plastics.

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