Take an Outdoor Yoga Class and Connect with Nature

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Take an Outdoor Yoga Class and Connect with Nature
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• Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in
  India, which focuses on mental clarity and in
  the process increases physical strength,
  flexibility and overall wellbeing. Many other
  regions of the world have since discovered the
  benefits of yoga and adapted the practice to meet
  their own needs. The foundation of yoga is
  comprised of physical postures, breathing
  exercises, an ethical code, and meditation
  techniques designed to help us connect with our
  inner selves and keep our bodies and minds
  healthy and fit.

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• The health benefits of yoga
• A wide range of health benefits has been
  attributed to yoga over the centuries, and
  increasing numbers of research studies are
  confirming that practitioners receive both
  psychological and medical benefits from
  reducing stress levels to improved posture to
  lower blood pressure. Physical strength,
  flexibility and balance can all be improved with
  regular yoga practice, and when practiced
  properly and appropriately it offers a safe and
  low-impact form of exercise.

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• Scientific studies have concluded that regular
  yoga practice aids those suffering with high
  blood pressure, heart disease, back pain,
  depression, stress, anxiety, and a wide range of
  bodily aches and pains. Beyond the physical
  benefits, however, yoga can also help you to
  connect not only with both your inner self and
  with nature as well.
• Outdoor yoga classes help you connect with
  nature
• In the western world, yoga classes are often
  conducted within the confines of a studio. These
  can be a relaxing and soothing experience,
  particularly if there is soft lighting and a
  quiet, calm setting.

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• Being indoors allows for greater control of the
  environment and creates a contemplative space
  with few distractions. For the most part, this is
  often the preferred setting, as it is the most
  conducive to experiencing the deepest aspects of
  the practice.
• That being said, there can be tremendous benefits
  to mixing up the routine on occasion and
  practicing yoga outdoors can provide a refreshing
  change of pace. In fact, outdoor yoga is becoming
  increasingly popular, and city parks, roof decks,
  flat beaches and even out on the water on a
  paddleboard are popular options.

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• For many of us, being surrounded by nature can
  make us feel at ease, particularly if we normally
  spend a lot of our time cooped up inside an
  office or stuck at home handling chores. We often
  find ourselves distanced from the natural world,
  so practicing yoga surrounded by grass and trees
  under an expansive sky can help us to
  reintegrate.
• One of the translations of the word yoga is
  union, and this sense of uniting with others
  and with the outside world is a key component of
  yogas philosophy. Practicing yoga in a natural
  setting can serve as an important bridge to
  understanding that aspect of the discipline.

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• And, while taking an hour or so out of your week
  to practice outdoors can be a great introduction
  to this, a yoga retreat in a beautiful natural
  setting can provide an even more immersive and
  rewarding experience.
• What is a yoga retreat?
• Yoga retreats are a way to escape for a few days
  and spend time practicing yoga, meditating, and
  participating in a range of activities with a
  group of like-minded individuals. Retreats are
  usually set in idyllic surroundings, and offer
  the opportunity to immerse yourself in the
  natural world.

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• On offer are daily yoga classes and meditation
  sessions as well as activities such as horseback
  riding, surfing, hiking, and more. Youll eat
  fresh, healthful meals that will revitalize you
  and have the opportunity to enjoy spa treatments
  such as massage, body scrubs, reflexology, and
  beyond.
• A yoga retreat offers the perfect time to
  reconnect with nature. Oftentimes, several
  classes will be held outside, giving you a direct
  integration of your practice with the world
  around you. Perhaps yoga is held on the beach or
  in an open-air studio or meditation is offered on
  a roof deck or while wandering mindfully through
  a labyrinth.

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• With fewer distractions and less need to be glued
  to your electronic gadgetry, youll find less of
  a pull toward work or other concerns back at
  home. This will allow more space to tune into
  your natural surroundings and find a greater
  appreciation of the world around you.
• Whether youre practicing yoga or meditation
  outside, exploring on a hike or in a sea kayak,
  or just wandering the beach or admiring the stars
  from a hammock, youre sure to reconnect with the
  natural world around you in a powerful way.

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• Interestingly, this connection to the external
  environment will also improve your awareness of
  your own internal rhythms as well. Youll be more
  likely to notice your breathing patterns or where
  you may be holding stress in your body. Youll
  recognize how eating a well and stepping away
  from being tethered to electronics can impact the
  way you feel and even the quality of your sleep.
• Spending time out in the great outdoors with a
  mindful intention will lead to an expansion of
  your awareness. Youll recognize both a deeper
  connection to nature and a deeper connection to
  yourself.

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• Practicing yoga and meditation outdoors can
  amplify this and you may be surprised at how it
  can add a deeper dimension to your yoga practice.
  
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