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MCC Daily Tribune

National Yoga Awareness Month

National Yoga Awareness Month is in September, and we’re here to show you how you can celebrate this month in the best way possible. Do you know that it has been more than 4,000 years since yoga originated? Yoga is a physical activity that consists of maintaining isometric postures, followed by deep breathing and meditation. It is beneficial for people of all ages. Some yoga exercises are easy to perform and not hard on the body, and hence, they can be done by the elderly too. National Yoga Awareness Month was created to raise awareness of the benefits of practicing yoga among people all over the world.

NATIONAL YOGA AWARENESS MONTH ACTIVITIES

  1. Learn yoga

    What better way to celebrate National Yoga Awareness Month than to incorporate yoga into your lifestyle. Go to your nearest yoga coach and learn the fundamentals of yoga to lead a healthier and stress-free life. You can also learn on your own online.

  2. Share it on social media

    Let everyone know the importance of this day. Take pictures and videos of you performing yogic postures and share them on your social media page to inspire others.

  3. Read more about yoga

    There are different types of yoga. Some exercises are beneficial for the body, while others are good for the mind. Some exercises prevent or even to some extent cure certain illnesses. Use this month to research more on the topic and choose exercises that fit your needs.

5 RELAXING FACTS ABOUT YOGA

  1. There are many schools

    There are about 18,000 yoga schools in the world.

  2. It can prolong aging

    Research has shown that practicing yoga can delay aging.

  3. It reached the U.S. in 1893

    Yoga reached the U.S. with the teachings of Swami Vivekananda.

  4. The first mat was made using carpet

    The first yoga mat was made by Angela Farmer who made it using carpet underlay.

  5. It can help schizophrenia

    Studies have shown that yoga helps schizophrenia patients with their cognitive functioning.

WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL YOGA AWARENESS MONTH

  1. It gives us a chance to improve our lifestyle

    Practicing Yoga has countless mental and health benefits. This month gives us a chance to learn a new skill that will benefit us for the rest of our lives.

  2. It reduces our stress levels

    Today in the 21st century, stress is unavoidable. However, with yoga exercises and breathing exercises such as Pranayam, one can significantly reduce stress levels.

  3. It gives us a chance to learn something

    Though yoga originated in the Indian subcontinent, its popularity has reached all over the world. This month gives us a chance to learn something which is one of the world's oldest disciplines and improve our health at the same time.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
09/06/2022