Why yoga is so good for you

Why yoga is so good for you

Yoga is gaining more and more popularity. It's good for body and mind, as we all know. But why exactly? There are many different reasons for this!

The word 'yoga' is derived from 'yoke', which is Sanskrit for 'unifying', 'controlling' or 'connecting'. In different cultures, yoga is connected to religion and coming into contact with the divine. Our more mundane, Western concept of yoga consists of a system of exercises to control your body, your feelings and your mind. There are different types of yoga, such as power yoga, vinyasa yoga and hatha yoga, the latter of which is the most authentic form. But whatever form you choose, yoga is good for body and mind.
 

<h3>Stronger muscles and bones</h3>

Stronger muscles and bones

To begin with, yoga strengthens your muscles. This is achieved by various postures that are done on your yogamat for several minutes, but often times other tools are also used, such as yoga blocks, yoga straps or yoga toning balls. Holding a posture for longer periods of time also ensures that your bones are strengthened.

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