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Give Your Fitness Program an Extra Twist With Yoga

Fitness buffs often arrive at a point in their fitness journey when their bodies experience a total burn out brought about by the demands and monotony of doing the same rigorous exercise routine day in and day out in an effort to lose weight quickly. This is one of the main reasons why people stop midway and lose the determination to continue until the very end when the goal is achieved.

In order to get the most out of your fitness program, why not incorporate a yoga routine into your workout? Doing aerobic exercises will do wonders in burning calories and increasing metabolism, while resistance training helps you build and strengthen muscles, but when you inject the relax and meditative motion of yoga into your routine, you will be able to bring your weight loss experience into a higher level.

Yoga extends beyond aerobic exercises and resistance training because it does not only deal with your physical veneer but it bestows upon you both physical and mental benefits.

The physical benefits of yoga include:

1. Improve muscle flexibility because of the prolonged stretching characteristic in many yoga positions and poses.

2. Maintaining one’s balance so that you can move easily and comfortably since most yoga positions needs somebody to do perform them perfect balance.

3. Higher energy levels as a result of the higher degree of relaxation that one achieves with yoga. Yoga exercises help ease away stress and tension in your body and in the process improving oxygen flow in the blood.

4. Excellent pain management especially for people suffering from chronic pain. Most pain is rooted in the tensed cords of your muscles. Yoga helps your muscle to relax thus lessening the pain.

Yoga also bestows mental benefits:

1. Yoga allows you to delve into your inward self with specific yoga positions and breathing exercises that will encourage you to focus inward and free yourself from external distractions of your life so that you can focus on the significant things, people and events that matter most in your life.

2. Reduction of stress levels as a result of yoga poses and breathing techniques that promote relaxation of the body and the mind.

3. Experience a feeling of inner peace and tranquility because yoga involves meditation which can do wonders for the mind and the soul.

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Barefoot Yoga Environmental Extra Long Yoga Mat (PER) – Slate Blue

 

1/4” Extra Thick Deluxe Yoga Mat – Dark Purple

 

YogaDirect Deluxe Extra Thick Yoga Sticky Mat, Black

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Our bestselling mat, the extra thick Deluxe Classic Yoga Mat is used in studios, homes, schools, spas, gyms and health clubs all across The United States and all over the world. Made of durable foam with a high-tack surface for stickiness, our Deluxe Classic Mat is thicker than most mats for extra comfort and is the highest quality available.
 

J Fit Extra Thick Pilates Yoga Mat (Jade)

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This extra thick yoga mat is lightweight and durable. It will offer insulation from cool floors and can be rolled or folded for use in poses. J Fit yoga mats provide a stable, non-slip surface that helps you achieve proper alignment to experience the full benefits of yoga. Made of durable foam with a high tack surface that provides stability, with [Read More]
 

YogaAccessories (TM) Extra Long 1/4” Deluxe Yoga Mat – Black

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This is a great mat for taller yogis, or those wanting a little extra length in their mat!The YogaAccessories™ Extra Long 1/4'' Deluxe Yoga Mat is 7 feet long, and is a thick, dense mat that not only provides adequate padding, but holds up extremely well over time. At 6.2mm, our extra thick yoga mat is a full 1/4'' thick, and is one of the thicke[Read More]
 

Aeromat Pilates/Yoga Mat 3/8 Extra Thick, Purple

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This mat was designed with the Pilates and yoga practitioners in mind. A good Pilates mat needs to protect the user from hard floors and provide comfort during matwork. The mat should also be firm enough to provide a stable platform for the body. The 3/8" thick Aeromat Pilates/Yoga Mat is a perfect combination of these features. The yoga participat[Read More]
 

Extra Long (84) Deluxe 1/4 Inch Thick Yoga Mat – Teal Green

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Extra Long (84) Deluxe 1/4 Inch Thick Yoga Mat – Dark Blue

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Natural Fitness Professional Extra Long Natural Rubber Yoga Mat (Earth / Red Rock)

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The Natural Fitness Natural Rubber Yoga Mat - Professional Extra Long model is designed for people who need extra room to stretch during their practice. At 75" long, it can handle the deepest stretches with ease. It is made from natural rubber, a biodegradable material, and provides excellent traction and cushion. Using this mat allows you to pract[Read More]