Yoga is a proven way to improve health, breathing, and flexibility, as well as increase mindfulness in everyday life. It is a lifelong path that offers growth opportunities at every turn. All types of yoga are instrumental in developing awareness in the body and allow us to release tension and stress.

In today’s world, most people feel stressed and drained under the burden of daily routines and responsibilities. Consequently, we carry these worries in our bodies, which leads to back problems, achy joints, stiff shoulders, and more. The different yoga asanas (poses) are a natural remedy for this stress. Simply going through different poses helps to open the troubled areas and release the heavy stiffness. And when you release the stress in your body, your mind can let it go, too!

Having correct alignment in the asanas is essential to receive the complete benefits from your yoga practice. Alignment of the bones, joints and muscles will allow you to attain better balance and increased stability, as well as reduce chances of injury. Proper alignment also makes it easier to go deeper into the pose and hold it for a longer amount of time. It improves circulation and balances your internal energy flow, which improves physical and mental health.

It is far more important to have correct body alignment than it is to be the most flexible person in class. Most beginners make that mistake and risk injury because they push beyond their present limitations. Alignment is about developing a personal body awareness to learn how your body feels/works, and that aspect will eventually reach into all areas of your life.