4 reasons that will convince you to practice yoga outside

4 Reasons That Will Convince You to Practice Yoga Outside

Are you sitting in a yoga class at your gym, crowded by all the other people and mats around you? Well, maybe it’s time to find somewhere else to practice. The great thing about yoga is that is a fluid art that can be done just about anywhere. So, why not change it up and experience nature? Taking your practice to the great outdoors will do wonders for your body, mind, and soul.

Nature Is an Unbound Source of Prana

You’ve most likely heard about Prana in your yoga sessions. It translates as “to exist before an atom” and represents life force energy. We are more than just our physical body, and instead we must connect to our Prana through our ethereal body. Since Prana is connected to the air element, being outside in nature is the best way to obtain it. By practicing outside, our Prana can help to re-awaken our spirituality and better connect to all five worldly elements.

The Great Outdoors Improves Relaxation

Science has shown that viewing nature and observing natural patterns in our world can increase our wakeful relaxation and internal focus. These are two of the most important aspects of yoga which allow us to enter the perfect state of meditation. When we reach this state of relaxation, we can truly open up to the vibrations of the world.

Natural Environments Center Your Mind

A study conducted by the University of Minnesota found that natural environments can help people reduce their attention to stressors. This allows you to leave your everyday life and focus on things that are pure. By simply looking at green sceneries, we release endorphins in our brain that allows us to shut off the rest of our mind so that we can simply be present in our practice.

Time Outside Can Recharge Our Energy

According to multiple scientific studies, spending time in green forestry can increase feelings of vigor and vitality. These elements transfer to a great Vinyasa flow and can help us transform our energy through our movements. Practicing Vinyasa poses such as the Facing Dog and Sun Salutation outside can increase the flow of energy throughout our body and connect the outside world with our soul.

If these four facts were able to convince you to take your practice outside, grab a mat and head out for your new spiritual journey.

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