Inspired by a recent blog post on the Huffington Post, and a little addiction to health and fitness, I have 10 perfect reasons to continue (or start) yoga over your Christmas break!
1. RELAX
Something we don't get to do much of day to day, let alone in the peak of the Festive Season! We all need to be able to take some time out of our week to relax. Yoga incorporates fitness and flexibility as well as meditation and relaxation - so it's good for you body AND mind
2. TAKE TIME OUT
Are you having a million family members or friends over and feeling a little stressed? It's the perfect opportunity to grab your mat and head to the beach for an hour! By the time you get back home you will be ready to mingle all afternoon long!
3. WORK ON YOUR FLEXIBILITY
Whether you are a seasoned Yogi or just starting out, a 2 week break can have you taking a step or 2 back in your flexibility! And if you do get any time off work, it's the perfect opportunity to add in an extra session or 2 that you wouldn't normally be able to fit in!
4. CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS
Maybe you don't celebrate Christmas and hate this time of year? A yoga class will be an hour or 2 of time when you can see your friends without conversations revolving around presents and Santa!
5. KEEP YOUR COLORIES UNDER CONTROL
The Silly Season can bring about a little over-indulging. A 90 minute dynamic flow class or Bikram class will help burn off some of the extra kilojoules!
6. START YOUR RESOLUTIONS EARLY
Want to start yoga? Is fitness and relaxation on your New Years Resolution list? Get a kick start now and be in the swing of it all by the time 2014 rolls around!
7. ENJOY YOUR TIME OUTSIDE WHILE YOU CAN!
Are you normally stuck in an office or shopping centre all day? Take advantage or the opportunity to get outside and enjoy our beautiful Summer mornings with a sunrise walk along the beach. Take your mat with you and enjoy a downward dog or 2 and finish off with a nice cool swim!
8. ENJOY YOUR NEW GIFTS
If you're into fitness, there's a high chance some new gym gear is the perfect gift for you! Enjoy your new shorts, tanks, crops or whatever it may be and show them off to the world!
9. HEAL INJURIES
Yoga is a great way to get the blood flowing and can heal injuries quickly. Get yourself pain free and in tip top shape for the start of 2014!
10. NO EXCUSES
Online yoga is here ladies! One of my favourite sites is http://www.doyogawithme.com
If
you are like me and don't get any time off over Christmas, you have no
excuses! Classes are a fun way to catch up with friends, but if you are
run off your feet and working the midnight shifts at your local
Westfield you are going to find it hard to wake up and get to classes at
specific times. Fit it into your routine 2 or 3 times a week in the
comfort of your own home. Spotify also has some great yoga playlists
that you can shuffle through, and go all out - burn some incense or your
favourite candle as well and unwind your body and mind
Ami x
