As a couch potato , I was pretty lukewarm about yoga; I thought it was overrated to be honest and flexibility is definitely not my strong suit. I gave it a try during a stressful exam week and the results were pretty life-changing: I am now a couch potato that stretches. Not convinced? Here are some other well recognized benefits of yoga :
Less stress: Yoga promotes relaxation simply because it’s an exercise that solely revolves around controlling your breath, clearing the mind and relaxing your body— leaving no space for your thoughts to wander.
Improves concentration: Your brain concentrates best when your mind is clear. A great pose to clear your mind is an extended child’s pose. As you exhale and allow your whole body to sink into the ground, try to imagine that you’re breathing out all your worries and leaving it on the mat.
Better sleep: What made me seriously pick up yoga was how much better my sleep was when I started doing yoga right before bed. This is a great video to wind down to!
