The Super Benefits of Yoga
Multiple studies agree: Yoga can significantly decrease the secretion of cortisol, the primary stress hormone. In one study, 64 women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) participated in a 10-week program, performing yoga at least once a week. By the end of the 10 weeks, 52% of participants no longer met the criteria for PTSD at all. As with starting any new hobby or regular exercise, it may help to set clear goals for yourself. By doing yoga regularly, there are several physical improvements you can look forward to, such as:
June 21 is International Yoga Day, which makes it a great time of year to talk about the unique benefits of yoga — the “superfood” of fitness. As a mixture of exercise and mindfulness, yoga is not only challenging but also has myriad health benefits. Many people assume yoga is mainly useful for increasing your flexibility. However, it’s also excellent for further developing your strength, mobility, and balance. These can be key benefits for living a healthier lifestyle, whether you’re an athlete or concerned about aging.
• Improved range of motion or ease of movement
Kaitlyn Hochart, a yoga instructor from San Diego, California, writes on Healthline, “During yoga, your body goes through a full range and variety of motion that can counteract aches and pains associated with tension or poor postural habits.” Yoga can help you become more aware of these habits, “[allowing] you to fix these imbalances and improve overall athleticism.” Many forms of exercise are useful against depression and cardiovascular disease, but in yoga’s case, you don’t have to break a sweat to start benefiting from its stress-relieving properties. “The breathing exercises you practice during yoga can help lower your heart rate and shift your nervous system into a more relaxed state. It also promotes better sleep and increased focus,” Hochart writes.
• A reduction in pain, discomfort, or other symptoms
• An increase in physical strength and endurance
• Less weight fluctuation
• Changes in the way your clothes fit
• Better-quality sleeping habits and increased or stabilized energy levels One of the best qualities of yoga is that you can be of any age or fitness level. So, pull up a YouTube video, find a soft surface, and give it a try!
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No. 2: A Comfortable Desk Chair or Standing Desk
With everyone spending more time indoors, a wonderful desk chair or standing desk might be just what your dad needs! Not only will he think about you while using it frequently, but he’ll also be very grateful for the added health benefits of an excellent chair or standing desk. (Standing desks, of course, aren’t for everyone, but they’re great gifts for health-conscious or active dads!)
No. 3: High-Quality Clothes
This is amazing for dads who aren’t particular about their clothes and really struggle spending time or money on clothing for themselves. So, do it for them! Picking out a comfortable, long-lasting clothing item — even if it’s something simple like a pair of socks — can be an unexpected quality-of-life improvement.
No. 5: Tickets to a Local Experience
Got an ax-throwing facility in town? What about a fishing charter? Sign him up and, better yet, join him! Creating new memories with your dad is one of the best ways to spend Father’s Day, in the same way that parents often try to make new memories while their kids are young. It’ll get him excited, and you’ll be supporting a local business at the same time. The key to a meaningful, successful Father’s Day gift is listening. How can you show your support for your father’s interests and well- being? There are always new ways to express your gratitude, but no matter what you give, it will be a hundred times better coming from you.
No. 4: A Delicious Meal
Most parents love when you’re able to spend time with them, so why not spend that time at his favorite restaurant? Even if you’re far apart from your dad, you can order DoorDash or UberEats for him as a gift! Then, do a video call while he waits for his food to arrive. It’ll help show just how serious you are about making him feel loved and wanted.
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