How can practicing yoga improve our mental health? We know yoga has excellent physical health benefits, but what about our mental health?
In this episode we discuss the health benefits of yoga along with the research behind how yoga can improve mental wellness. We also describe ways in which you can begin practicing yoga in your life.
If you want to learn more about how yoga is good for your mental health, then this episode is for you!
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
- Discover the health benefits of including yoga in your weekly routine.
- Learn the research behind why yoga can improve your mental health.
- Understand how you can incorporate more yoga into your life.
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Episode Highlights
What Are Some Health Benefits of Yoga?
- Improves flexibility.
- Low impact and great for joints.
- Helps you connect with yourself.
- Relaxes the mind.
What Research Proves Yoga Can Improve Your Mental Health?
- The article referenced in this episode is called, “The Effects of Yoga on Student Mental Health: A Randomized Controlled Trial”, and was written by Tiril Elstad and Associates from the University of Oslo.
- The study measured the effects of consistent yoga on the mental health and sleep habits of students.
- The researchers found there was a positive impact on students’ mental health.
- Discovered that 2 sessions of yoga per week was enough to reap the benefits.
How Can You Practice Yoga In Your Life?
- If you already practice yoga:
- Continue the practice.
- Try adding a second session to your week instead of only one.
- Attempt to be more consistent with practicing it.
- If you are just getting started with yoga:
- Try starting a 5 minute yoga video this week.
- You can find yoga videos on youtube or download apps.
- After a few weeks, incorporate another yoga session into your week.
- Reflect on how the practice makes you feel.
5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode
“Yoga participants demonstrated a significant reduction in distress symptoms”
“Can have a meaningful effect on mental health, managing stress, and sleep quality”.
“We have proof that it’s great for managing stress”.
“Go with the smallest, the point of least resistance, that is going to get you over that finish line”.
“Once we have the system, once we know how it fits into our lives, that’s when we add”.
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