admin Perhaps you started practicing yoga for the booty-shaping benefits or because all the cool kids were doing it. Besides, you already own trendy yoga pants in every pattern imaginable. Let’s hope you discovered that getting on the mat is a moving experience for more than a few reasons.
Check out these 108 ways that yoga can transform your life.
1. Even the most basic asanas can be difficult for a beginner. It’s like falling on ice in front of strangers when you are doing Triangle or Tree Pose. But, hey, it’s cool.
2. The mind-bending experience is a real eye-opener.
3. The body will become your best friend. You’ll love the way it supports you and how you can move.
4. Fearlessness is a result of practicing asanas.
5. As you gain confidence, you become a yoga goddess or god.
6. Yoga teaches you to calm your mind.
7. It’s a new language. Once you start, you’ll learn a completely new language and way of life. This last part will be moved elsewhere on the list.
8. It’s like you become a zombie. You learn to lay still in Savasana and be numb to everything.
9. Listening to your body is key. You must learn to recognize every sensation and honor the journey that it takes you on.
10. Yoga helps you to connect with your breathing.
11. After completing step 10, you will be able to breathe in a way that cleanses and detoxifies your body.
12. Your posture is also better as a result.
13. The hamster wheel is gone, and you can now live your life at your own pace.
14. You stop making comparisons…because you realize you’re uniquely awesome.
15. Yoga isn’t about perfection. Your flaws will become your quirks.
16. The warrior pose is a new way of living that makes you feel great in your skin.
17. Sipping chai, you notice the details in everything. You become more accustomed to seeing things clearly when you have an eye for alignment.
18. You are now a curious and adventurous traveler in your world.
19. It’s like you lose control of your body. You start doing yoga everywhere: forward fold at the supermarket, High Lunge in your hallway. You bend and pose everywhere because it feels good!
20. You can impress your boss by focusing on your yoga practice.
21. Your sex life is a lot more exciting. You are physically stronger, toned, tighter, and more in touch with yourself.
22. Discover your pelvic floor and learn how to lock and engage the muscles that are essential for orgasm. This will translate into better sex.
23. Spending more time in bed is a sign that you are a more sexual person.
24. You’ll find that your cupboards are cleaner because you eat more mindfully.
26. Your email signature will now read Namaste instead of Sincerely.
27. Drop the urge to make everything different.
28. Respect the differences between people.
29. You respect and even explore religions and other ideas that you do not understand.
30. You have a large collection of yoga accessories.
31. Kino MacGregor is a favorite.
32. You begin to examine your body in full-length reflections obsessively.
33. Your yoga outfit will make you a household name.
34. Trinkets are less important.
35. Who cares if you stop keeping up with Kardashians?
36. You’ve discovered a new book genre.
37. You get more “holy .”, as in you are pierced.
38. Lotus is your new favorite flower.
39. In your quest for new yoga studios, you become a spy.
40. You begin by Googling terms such as chakra and drishti.
41. Sanskrit is the language of Ashtanga and Kundalini.
42. You’ll notice that your taste in music will change as you add yoga/pilates songs to your playlist.
43. The word “guru” is no longer considered strange or silly.
44. Sitting at your desk for too long can cause your spine to feel compressed.
45. Spend less time sleeping and more time exploring the world.
46. Ayurveda inspires you to develop daily rituals.
47. Use the hashtag #yogalover in all of your tweets.
48. You start doing handstands in the hallway after you subscribe to yoga videos.
50. You stop mocking vegans.
51. You can become vegan or at least make some friends with meat-free people.
52. Stop wearing socks so that you can jump on the mat whenever the mood strikes.
53. Yoga can be done intermittently throughout the day.
54. Sleep better.
55. You will learn to meditate without getting up every 16 minutes to perform small tasks like emptying your dryer or checking your cell phone.
56. You start collecting zen quotes.
57. You start reciting Rumi at random in conversations.
58. Stop chatting with your old friends.
59. You can find new friends that are just as fun and fit as you.
60. Make plans to travel to India.
61. Add more languages, destinations, and adventures to your bucket list.
62. Invest in a meditation pillow.
63. You can get a pass for your favorite yoga studio.
64. The Walking Dead is no longer available on cable.
65. As you start gardening, your green thumb will grow.
66. You trade diet cola for kombucha.
67. Stop using the naughty-finger sign while driving during rush hour traffic.
68. It’s inspiring to walk more and breathe in nature.
69. Fuschia looks great on your yoga friend.
70. Yoga pants are your everyday uniform.
71. Find parks you didn’t know existed in your locality
72. You start researching yoga retreats.
73. You see a tree, and you start posing.
75. Stop eating fast food.
76. Start cooking more and eating whole foods.
77. You try to convert your couch potatoes to yogis or yoginis.
78. You start being present in every moment.
79. You realize how your ego caused you to suffer.
80. You will improve your memory.
81. As your circulation increases, you will notice more supple skin.
82. You can stop using expensive creams to remove the crust on your heels.
83. You can improve your spatial relationship.
84. Tree Pose is a great alternative to leaning against walls.
85. As your balance improves, you become less of an idiot.
86. You develop fewer bruises. See above.
87. You are now open to the Ayurvedic approach, and you’re no longer taking OTC medications for headaches, colds, and minor aches.
88. You begin to frequent organic markets, and you buy more produce.
89. Your navigational skills have improved because you are more aware.
90. It is easier to find your car in the parking lot.
91. The buoyancy of the water makes it a great place to practice difficult poses.
92. As your interest in other people grows, you become more social.
93. Your increased curiosity makes you smarter.
94. Body shame is a flimsy excuse for wearing less clothing.
95. Your body will lengthen, and your muscles will become more defined.
96. It’s easy to become a social media poster who is constantly posting yogic videos, quotes, and tips.
97. Warm water and lemon can be beneficial to your health.
98. Spend more time on your floor and stop using traditional furniture.
99. Lotus pose is now possible and totally comfortable.
100. You’re called pretzel by your friends and other sweet names.
101. You will find that your compassion grows, and you’ll expand to include all the stray animals in your life.
102. You may be called cat lady/catman by your friends.
104. Stop worrying about the future and live in the present.
105. As a way to love yourself, you start saying no more frequently.
106. You take time to reflect on yourself because you know the importance of it.
107. Stop feeling guilty about disappointing others. You are only accountable for your energy.
108. Yoga opens up your world and opens your heart to new possibilities.
Are you ready to live the yoga lifestyle and reap all these amazing benefits? Maybe you already know about them. What has changed in your life since you started yoga? Please share your story with us!
