Ready to say ‘Om’? {Nat’l Yoga Month is coming!}

Last year was the second annual National Yoga Month {also the year it became an official “national” event – woo!} and I’m beyond excited!

National Yoga Month September 2010 invites all styles of yoga to participate in an awareness campaign designed to educate about the many benefits of yoga and inspire our fellow citizens to live healthier, happier lives.

I took my first stab at yoga last September thanks to Nat’l Yoga Month and it’s been one of the greatest things in my life. To this date, it’s been more healing to my chronic lower back pain than any medication or spine specialist ever has. It’s truly amazing.

Check out this quick video from last year:

Fun stuff, right? Even if you have NEVER stepped foot on a yoga mat, there’s a style of yoga for you. More importantly, there’s also a PLACE for you. I “test drove” a few studios before finding one I meshed with – and with over 1,000 studios nationwide participating in the free week of yoga, it’s a great time to test drive as many as you want!

What’s in it for you? Let’s see…

Health Benefits

Yoga has been researched extensively and is know to have a wide range of health benfits for body, mind, spirit:

Lower blood pressure

Decreased stress

Greater flexibility (not just physically!)

Enhanced brain function

Lower cholesterol

Better skeletal alignment

Strengthened bones/joints

Improved respiration

Weight Loss

Enhanced circulation

Easier transition
through menopause

Deeper peace of mind

And many more…

Ommmm.

Follow the blog through the entire month of September to learn more about yoga, meet some incredible yogis, tour some local studios and score a few fun yoga freebies from the giveaways.

Namaste.