How to Get the Most Health Benefits Out of Your Yoga Session
Yoga is a multi-century old exercise and art, created with the aim of uniting both the body and soul together to bring it closer to divine truth and understanding. It is one of the best ways to regain the peace and balance you are searching for in life. Here are three things you can do before your yoga session to get the most out of it.
Fuel Up Properly
It’s hard to completely relax and feel connected with your body and mind if your stomach is rumbling or feeling uncomfortable. Plus, your body needs fuel to be able to get the most out of exercise, no matter if you are taking a slower-paced hatha yoga class or enjoying a more rigorous yoga style.
Whereas you should consistently eat healthily and drink lots of water throughout the day, it is important to plan your pre-yoga meals for an optimal yoga experience. Some of the best foods include avocado, leafy greens (or in juice form), whole-wheat breads or pastas, nuts, and fruits, especially bananas. Try throwing everything together in a delicious pre-yoga smoothie, featuring spinach, banana, peanut butter, chia seeds, mixed berries, and avocado--all in on!
Holistic Healing Boosters
Have you ever been meditating or enjoying the holistic peace of a yoga class when daily stresses and strain fill your mind and inhibit your ability to enjoy the rest of your time exercising? It can be really difficult to focus on oneness with your mind-body-soul, especially if you have difficulty truly relaxing. Fortunately, there are a lot of different health supplements that can help you get the most of your yoga experience, like vitamins and probiotics.
CBD and hemp oil (there is a difference) have also been shown to improve results. CBD and hemp oil contain chemical properties that inhibit your body’s cell receptors from feeling large amounts of stress or pain. They boost your serotonin levels (your happy hormones) and allow you to relax.
The Right Gear
While yoga can be enjoyed in nearly all settings and times—in the mountains, on a paddle board, in your home—you may get more out of your experience if you are adequately prepared with the right gear. While everyone knows to get a yoga mat, there are several other essential tools to getting the stretch you need. Consider getting yoga blocks to help deepen your stretches, or a meditation cushion for prime contemplation. Always wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely without injuring yourself.
Life can be stressful—work, family, health, school. To achieve holistic wellbeing for the body, mind, and soul, you should consider the various forms of yoga and meditation available to you. However, don’t forget to prepare ahead of time with the right equipment, diet, and healing boosters!
To alleviate some of your stress, try some of our yoga classes! We are still holding classes virtually while our studio is closed. View the schedule here!