The benefits of regular yoga practices are numerous. The body is stimulated daily for detoxing, burning excess calories and relieving stress. Regular practices create a rhythm between practice and recovery for greater self-awareness. With consistency, the mind and the nervous system tune into the practice and stay there.
After months of consistent sessions, the body learns the exact hold time of postures to set more realistic goals. That way, on days that fall short of the goal, it’s easy to trace the reasons. Did you go to bed late the previous night? Did you change your diet? Have you experienced more work stress or illness? Stress builds up silently, until the physical symptoms such as low energy, headaches, upset stomach, diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, tense muscles, chest pains, rapid heartbeat and insomnia begin to plague us. In addition, mental symptoms of stress, from constant worrying, uncontrollable thoughts, forgetfulness, disorganization and lack of focus come upon us unexpectedly.