'One day can change your whole life!' This is the slogan for Global Wellness Day 2024 which will be celebrated on 8 June.
Yoga has an ancient philosophy dating back thousands of years. These days it's worth knowing that yoga is a serious workout, designed to keep your body and mind in the best state possible, no matter if you're young or old, whilst relaxing and unwinding away from the modern stresses of everyday life.
From a health perspective the benefits move well beyond a flexible body and a healthy mind. Yoga is the ultimate act of harmony between one's physical existence and spiritual consciousness. Practising yoga teaches us about the body and mind discipline, by uniting or connecting both body and mind.
Benefits of practicing yoga include:
Help manage and ease symptoms of chronic conditions
Encourages physical, mental and emotional relaxation - which in turn improves quality of sleep
Improves core strength and flexibility
Enhances well-being
Helps with weight loss and maintenance
Promotes mindfulness
Alleviates stress and anxiety
Helps the memory
Improves digestion
Builds resilience
Improves attention and focus
Yoga is an activity that the whole family can enjoy together. Why not book a yoga session outside in nature? Connecting with the natural world is essential for overall well-being and what better time to start than now!
Bron Bates is a certified restorative yoga teacher, based in the KZN Midlands. She focuses on a gentle approach and it is suitable for all levels of practice.
Bron (pictured top left) is based at Fordoun Hotel & Spa in Nottingham Road, KZN Midlands www.fordoun.com
Author credit: Liza Williams
Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Liza has a deeply rooted love for all things wellness and her career as a Somatologist has taken her to different parts of the world.
She enjoys connecting with people and her hobbies include travel and tourism, photography, music and aesthetics.
Liza lives with her family in Nottingham Road, Midlands, South Africa.
Photo credits: Bron Bates and Liza Williams.
