We’ve always known exercise is good for us. Back in the day, it was all about nutrition and aesthetics, nowadays the truth goes a little deeper. Yoga positively influences your body by releasing feel-good hormones like dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins whilst decreasing cortisol levels. This blog explores the science behind the ancient practice of yoga.

Knowing something is good for you is not always enough to form a habit. However, through experience and exploration, you can get a deeper understanding of the physiological and emotional benefits and begin to integrate that knowledge into your body. 

Stress is a natural state we are designed to move through although our capacity to ride the waves of life can fluctuate. With modern life a mishmash of emotions and distractions it’s easy to detach from how we are feeling. Learning how to lower your cortisol levels and improve your mood is how you can turn a healthy habit into a mindful lifestyle.

To feel more positive we need to free up some space and clear out some of the crap Negative Nancy is saying in our heads. Shifting your mood is about shifting your focus and changing something to have a positive calming effect on your experience. Here are 3 ways to lift your mood….