Enjoy the Benefits of Yoga from your Laptop

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 6/1/21 9:09 AM

You don't have to leave home to enjoy the benefits of yoga. You can roll out your yoga mat (or towel), log in to zoom and discover the combination of physical and mental exercises along with coworkers.

Citizens offers Yoga through Zoom with Kelli Wilson on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Learn more HERE.

The beauty of yoga is that you don’t have to be an advanced practitioner to reap the benefits. Whether you are young or old, overweight or fit, yoga has the power to calm the mind and strengthen the body. Yoga is for everyone and has many benefits:


Physical Benefits of Yoga:

  • Increases flexibility by supporting connective tissues
  • Releases pent-up muscle tension
  • Improves strength and balance
  • Enhances immune system performance
  • Corrects back posture while reducing back pain
  • Regulates cholesterol production

Mental Benefits of Yoga:

  • Improves focus
  • Calms brain activity to improve sleep patterns
  • Reduces severity of anxiety and depression
  • Stimulates important brain functioning for improved critical thinking skills

Spiritual Benefits of Yoga:

  • Encourages meditation and reflection
  • Strengthens sense of self-awareness
  • Builds appreciation for the people and experiences around you