While being a student is thrilling and memorable, it is also not always a bed of roses. Exams, career decisions and peer pressure can be detrimental to a student’s mental health. Students have all sort of responsibilities such as deadlines, exams, you may have a part-time job and other responsibilities to deal with. What you might not have is a sense of how to balance all of these competing responsibilities.
Yoga is one way that many students better balance the stresses that come with being so busy. There are so many ways of doing yoga for free. YouTube have many videos you can follow and do it from the comfort of your bedroom.
What is Yoga?
Ancient India is where yoga, a physical, mental and spiritual exercise, first appeared. The technique was actually passed down from a teacher to student long before this literature was created, with the first codification coming from the guru Patanjali in his Yoga Suturas around 400 C.E. This transmission used to be done one-on-one, but as yoga gained popularity in the west in the 20th century, group classes too over globally. While there have been many diverse interpretations and methods of yoga over the years, most practitioners seem to agree that the ultimate aim of the practice is to be liberated from pain. Most yoga that you will see online or at the gym will concentrate on integrating body, mind, and breath as a way to change energy or shift consciousness.
Reduce & eliminate stress
The most popular reason that people begin taking yoga classes is to reduce stress as students. Pressures such as financial, demanding social life all pile up and can take a toll. Reducing and eliminating stress through taking just a few minutes each day to breathe deeply can potentially help.
Reduce conflict
If you’re living in a house, or student halls or even an apartment, conflicts are sure to arise from time to time. Yoga can help with this, by reducing stress and adding confidence to help make your mind clearer and produce a sense of peace. Many students find that yoga helps with controlling emotions and increases the ability to deal with situations that are frustrating.
Improve concentration
Many of those who practice yoga have an easier time concentrating. Yoga helps clear the mind, which can give students a break from the constant social atmosphere of university. Practicing getting to a quite mind space can make it easier to concentrate when reading, studying and sitting through lectures. The breathing techniques taught in yoga are also easily applicable to you day to day activities.
Strengthen core
One of the best benefits of yoga is flexibility, which will help increase strength and endurance in other athletic ventures. Core strength is a great side effect of yoga and will also help protect the back. The type of exercise program that works best for you might not be the same as the one that works for the next person. Trying out multiple types is a good way to choose which one you should make a part of your daily routine.
The benefits of Yoga for students are innumerable and they can transform your life and mental stability.
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