It's no secret that the benefits of yoga transcend just being able to touch your toes or hold a steady plank. From physical strength to stress relief, regular downward dogs and crescent lunges can transform the rest of your life, too. In this video, fitness coach Kayla Jeter shares with you many of the wonderful benefits that come from practicing yoga that go beyond fitness. Such benefits include strengthening your immune system, reducing stress, and even improving sleep quality. And besides the health benefits, going to yoga classes is a great way to meet new people. Enjoy this video and learn more about how yoga can improve your life.
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00:00 My name is Kayla Jeter, and if there's one thing I've learned from being a fitness
00:03 coach, it's that everyone's wellness process and goals are different.
00:07 So no matter where you are in your fitness journey, we wanted to provide you with some
00:11 info that can help you along the way.
00:13 There's no doubt yoga has lots of benefits and is great for a fitness routine.
00:21 But there are some unexpected perks to the practice that extend off the mat.
00:26 Doing yoga influences the immune system at the cellular level, according to research
00:30 from Norway, helping you fight the sniffles and other illnesses.
00:34 Going to yoga classes is a great way to meet new people.
00:37 If you have a furry friend, they can join in!
00:40 That's right, your pup can pose alongside you at home or at some dog-friendly studios.
00:46 Yoga also helps to reduce stress.
00:48 It promotes relaxation, and one study has shown daily yoga improves sleep quality.
00:53 Adding to a whole new meaning to heart-opening poses, yoga helps to reduce high blood pressure
00:58 and cholesterol, which are risk factors for heart disease.
01:02 Yoga helps you pay attention to the present moment as you move through and hold poses.
01:07 This mindfulness actually promotes brain activity, and there's research to prove it.
01:11 Who would have thought that?
01:12 For more tips, head over to Shape.com.
01:15 See you next time!
01:15 (upbeat music)