Women's Fitness

YOGA FOR MENTAL WELLBEING

‘The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear’
Rumi

Few of us have escaped moments of anxiety over the past 18 months. Even without the pandemic, everyday challenges such as juggling work and family often leave us feeling stressed or uncertain. With research showing just 12 yoga sessions can significantly improve your mental health, how can getting on your mat help you?

‘Yoga drops you into the here and now, and into a feeling of connection with your breath, your body and the). And with recent events leaving us cut off not just from the rest of the world, but those closest to us too, feeling more connected can bring a deep sense of contentment and emotional containment.

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