In order to improve mental health, I believe that one can leverage the benefits of yoga.

This week’s Spirits Awaken yoga class will focus on Mental Health Balancing and take us through a series of poses/breathing exercises which will facilitate increased mental clarity and a improved mental health status.

Top 7 Reasons Why Yoga Improves Mental Health:

- Physical exercise, increases the heart rate
- Endocrine system stimulation, improves glad function and hormone balance
- Oxygenation of the blood stream
- Alignment of the bodies subtle energies
- Group activity/practice is good for the soul
- Provides a feeling of accomplishment
- Meditative state of mind reduces stress

I greatly look forward to the day when an individual approaches their doc and says, “I want to improve my mental health” and the doctor prescribes yoga practice as a part of the treatment and for ongoing preventative maintenance.

Might I suggest picking up a yoga practice today to start improving your mental health. (and attending the class)