The spring came and brought a good weather. The sun is shining and we don’t feel like staying inside anymore! Let’s take also our yoga practice outside and get to know all the advantages that it brings!
Connection with nature
Yoga is a sport which encourages you to check in with yourself, relax, destress and most importantly, reconnect with nature.
Outdoors yoga benefits your body and mind, making you feel more in tune with yourself and the world around you.
Taking your yoga outdoors will open your mind up to what’s around you. Instead of music through speakers in your yoga classroom, enjoy the bird song instead, the sound of the waves etc. Instead of a screen to watch your instructor, why not go with your flow. Spend as much time as you need on your practice and reconnect with the world around you.
Physically moving our bodies in the nature gives us sense of connection to the Earth, and appreciation for the beauty and wonder of nature. It remembers that we don’t just live in our own little surroundings, but we are a part of a greater scheme of life.
Vitamins absorption
It is very often observed for Vitamin D levels to reduce during the winter months, so now that the sun’s out, you get the all-natural source for the essential Vitamin D.
Mental health benefits
Being outside, back to nature and moving our bodies is perfect for our mental health. Practicing yoga outdoors joints together exercise and releasing endorphins These two work incredibly well together, improving your sense of self. From feeling more confident and happier to carefree and open, outdoors yoga benefits your mental health.
Feeling more present
Being surrounded by nature wakes up our senses. Our eyes can see long distances and natural colors, instead of the tiny screen of our phones that our eyes are so often attached to. Our ears can pick up birds singing in the distance and the breeze blowing around us. Our skin absorbs the warmth of the sunshine’s natural heat waves.
With these senses awakened, we can be more present in life in each moment free of distractions.
Spending time outside also decreases the levels of the stress hormone cortisol. With lower levels of stress, we can ease into a deeper state of relaxation and enjoy the present moment.
Nowadays, more than ever, we need to reconnect with the nature and ourselves. Past year has been a hard time for all of us. Don’t wait up and grab your SANA mat and enjoy yoga outside!