YOGA FOR BEGINNERSEnhancing Focus
One of the goals of yoga is to concentrate on the breath and
the alignment of the postures. Doing so clears the mind of
extraneous thoughts. By training the brain to focus like this
on the mat, you are able to focus in your daily life.
Assisting with Sleep
Clearly, you expend energy when you move your body and
are therefore more tired at the end of the day. But because
yoga also works on easing stress and creating focus, it
becomes easier to slip off into slumber at night.
Adding to Your Inner Strength
As your body gets stronger and more flexible, you tend to
gain a confidence that you might not have had previously.
Through tapas (the heat you create to initiate change), you
might find that experiences in your life improve without you
having made a conscious effort.
Protecting Yourself from Injury
Because the asana practice of yoga focuses on strength and
flexibility, many people will find that their bodies become
stronger and more resistant to injury than they were prior to
beginning yoga.