What Are The Benefits Of Yoga And How Does It Help Your Body?

If you are new to yoga or have tried it before then this is the perfect episode for you! Yoga may not be first on the list when it comes to working out but there are many benefits that we may be missing out on if we have never tried it:)

In today’s active world, yoga has become one of the “go – to” type exercises for many people of all ages. Yoga exercises can be done in many forms including traditional style with a mat or even seated for those who may have some limitations. There is something for everyone no matter your fitness level.

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In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Some of the misconceptions about traditional yoga mostly in the western world and how modern yoga today has changed to include people of all ages and ability levels.

2). Meredith’s best suggestions on where to start if you’ve never done yoga before and her best advice on getting started.

3). Some of the basic benefits of doing yoga that includes building and toning your muscles as well as the cardiovascular benefits you get from breathing as you work through movements.

4). The emotional and mental benefits from doing yoga on a regular basis and how it can help relieve stress and calm anxieties.

5). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in teaching yoga and how she was able to break through the stereotypes and bring movements of yoga into her classes which added value to her students.

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Senior Fitness with Meredith is a podcast covering a wide range of health topics for seniors with enriching episodes dedicated to physical and mental wellness, nutrition, positive spirits, and motivation for leading a healthy and active lifestyle.

Meredith Chen

Meredith Chen is an AFAA-certified personal and group fitness trainer and the host of the popular YouTube channel, Senior Fitness with Meredith. She has been training for over 15 years, has been endorsed by healthcare professionals and physical therapists, and has shadowed top industry experts to continuously create the best and safest content for her viewers and participants.