Do you want to relieve stress?

You can now instantly relieve stress through the ancient practice of yoga. The secret is easy-to-do poses that can be incorporated into your busy lifestyle. Imagine being able to free yourself from stress with just a few minutes of yoga.

It’s surprising how easy yoga is because many people think it’s not for them and you need to be some super-flexible, fit person. It’s the easiest and quickest way to not only relieve stress but also to start to get fit.

The benefits are numerous; it will improve your mental health as well as your physical. It tones your body and increases your flexibility, helps to prevent injuries, and allows your body to take on other physical activities. It’s free to do, but brings outstanding value to your life. It can be done anywhere and only takes a few minutes.

Where do you start and what do you do?

• This concise guide introduces complete novices to the art of yoga. It explains its origins thousands of years ago and looks at how it has developed into what we practice now.
• It details why everyone, no matter what age they are, should do yoga and reap the benefits.
• The simple exercises are yoga poses that take just a few minutes to do.

Meditation complements yoga and we look at how you can get started on this journey. They are often mistaken to be the same, but while yoga involves both mental and physical aspects, meditation is entirely mental and involves little or no movement. Combined, they provide a powerful force against the effects of stress.

Yoga will improve you physically, which in turn improves your self-esteem, confidence, and overall mental health. Physical benefits are examined to illustrate to you the fitness side of yoga.

Yoga is a great stress reliever and provides many other benefits to your mental health. In recent years, people’s mental health has never been more important, and we look at the positive aspects yoga can have in improving it.

Overcoming Yoga Challenges

• To the beginner, yoga can be challenging, but this book helps to guide you through the mass of information out there. We look at the challenges and how you can overcome them so you can start your journey and continue in the safe knowledge that you are on the right path.
• Nutritional tips are given to help your body perform at its best. The right foods can enhance your yoga journey even further.
• Finally, we see how yoga compares to other exercises. You’ll be surprised that yoga is more than just stretching and breathing; it offers a thorough, all-around body workout that is a match for any other physical activity.