Why Yoga To Enhance Skin Wellness?
I started practicing yoga 6 years ago after a friend invited me to join her for a class at a nearby studio.
I needed a change from my usual exercise routine and was always intrigued, but intimidated by yoga. The first class I ever took was a high-energy Yoga sculpt class. I instantly loved the way my body felt afterward and quickly found myself exploring all of the other classes.
After about a month, I was totally in love with Vinyasa. It helped to calm my mind and completely shift my focus on gliding through movements. As I continued on my yoga journey, I felt an increase in my energy, balance, and positivity as well as my ability to be more present and intentional in all aspects of my life. This was my first moment of invoking “Shanti” into my mind and body.
The bonus was an increased glow in my skin after each practice. Hot yoga stimulates circulation throughout your body and hence “post-yoga glow” due to increased sweating and blood flow to skin cells. The increased circulation provides nutrient-rich blood to the skin cells that nourish the skin. Perspiration in turn helps the skin produce more collagen, retain more moisture, and reduce wrinkles. Post hot yoga, I apply a gentle exfoliating cleanser and then a mask for 10 minutes for added GLOW factor.
How Hot Yoga Helped
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How Hot Yoga Helped ●
Lastly, Hot yoga serves as the perfect catalyst – not only to aid in the removal of toxins/toxics via detoxification but also to help keep your body in prime waste-busting form!! My favorite yoga posture- wow that is a hard one! I crave all of the grounding asanas, but I will say that Virabhadrasana II has become my favorite. Typically when I move into W2 in my practice, it seems to ignite all of the energy in my body and I feel it clear through my fingertips! Gazing past my fingertips is super rewarding and it instantly gives me a sense of fearlessness and confidence. It literally sets me up for the rest of my day.
I was recently chosen as Member of the Month for July at my local hot yoga studio, Next Yoga in Wheaton! I am so honored to be chosen.
Next Yoga has become one of the prime ingredients in shaping my week! As soon as I enter the doors, I am greeted with smiles and warmth from all of the teachers. The studio community radiates positivity and gives me all the feels to set the tone for my day. I am humbled by the grace, strength, and voice of each of the instructors. They offer positive thoughts and uplifting mantras throughout the practice. Each instructor offers something unique and I always leave feeling challenged in a different way and ultimately, a better version of myself.
I am so very grateful for my Next Yoga Family!!
