Yoga & The Great Outdoors

Did you know Yoga is best practiced outdoors?

Here are some reasons why...

• Ambiance
  Unlike the atmosphere we strive to create inside with special lighting and soothing music to mimic the outdoors actually being in nature itself is more calming and offers it's own ambiance without effort invigorating your practice
• Unity
  Yoga outdoors brings emphasis to the very roots of Yoga and it's true meaning of union, nurturing your sense of belonging in the universe
• Awareness
  Practising outdoors raises awareness, encourages fuller breathing and offers a deeper sense of stillness. If you are lucky enough to have the sun shining too this can bring greater flexibility to your muscles as it aids your body and mind to let go
• Music
  The sounds of nature or the background buzz of a city becomes your soundtrack and you can use these natural sounds to take your focus deeper within
• Oneness
  Many yoga poses are derived from nature and animals therefore practising these poses outdoors helps to increases your sense of oneness. Practising a Tree pose can help you connect with the trees around you for example
• Breathing
  When we practice yoga breathing outdoors new senses are inspired as you take in your surroundings with each breath and each breath can be deepened and freshened with a passing breeze
• Challenge
  Whether its the weather you are braving or the surface you are working on each element challenges your practice and brings with it it's own reward of achievement. You could be balancing against the wind or engaging the deeper muscles in the feet as you practice on the beach. Whatever your challenge using Yoga outdoors will bring a new dimension to your practice

So what are you waiting for? Why not take your practice outside today, remember to keep warm and enjoy ...

Om Namaste