This is what yoga does for your mental health

Last year was a tough one, both physically and mentally. To get the new year off to a good start, we’d like to introduce yoga to those who aren’t yet familiar with it. Yoga combines movement, breathing and mindfulness. Some people might find it a bit ‘woo-woo’, but do feel free to give it a go.  

Mindfulness

Many people see yoga as a peaceful moment in their day. During a session, you focus on your breathing and the exercises.

Time to reflect

Thanks to the peaceful, calming atmosphere that yoga creates, you have time for plenty of self-reflection. You can reflect on your day, the past week, the whole year or even your life as a whole. Have you ever noticed that?

Yoga before bed

Some people like to do 15 minutes of yoga before going to bed, as part of their regular evening routine. During the session, you can organise your thoughts. Feel free to try a few exercises before you go to bed.

Research into yoga

A great deal of research is being carried out into yoga, including at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.