Yoga Myths & A Secret Benefit...
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Yoga Myths
You need to be flexible - incorrect. You meet yourself where you are & be consistent, teachers adapt for all levels
Yoga is stretching - Yoga is a mindful combination of meditation, pranayama and practicing flexibility in mind, body, soul.
Stretching muscles - Incorrect. You are actually stretching your fascia which is a cell membrane that runs from your toes to your head through your muscles.
Yoga is for women - yoga was actually designed for the male structure, the hip bone in men is narrower which is why those with wider hips need a wider stance.
Yoga is a religion/cult - incorrect. Yoga is a spiritual practice without ego or labels, it is pure awareness.
Yoga isn't a workout - incorrect. Pranayama opens your lungs for deeper breathing, allowing oxygen to flow deeper through your body; Meditation brings you to present moment awareness; Asanas create flexibility in your mind, body, spirit.
Quick tip: Yoga helps move energy and fluids through the body especially when in inverted asanas (head below heart).
Have a beautiful & abundant week ahead.
Namaste.
