How to achieve physical fitness with yoga

Joining a gym is the most common way to start on the road to physical fitness. However, the gym environment is not suitable for everyone. Many of us will join a gym and start a fitness regime but very quickly lose interest. This could be due to a lack of motivation, but another cause may be the gym environment. A gym full of muscle rippling super-fit people may be intimidating, or the type of exercise in a gym – cycle machines, weights and other electronic fitness machines may seem alien to some people seeking all-round health and fitness.

Yoga is an extremely gentle, non-egotistical and all-round fitness exercise that helps your spiritual, mental and physical fitness. People who go to yoga classes come in all shapes and sizes, so there is no need to worry about the way you look. You don’t need to feel intimidated about the way others look, nor do you need to feel pressured to buy the best exercise outfits as with going to the gym; all you need for yoga is loose fitting clothes.

You may associate yoga with slow movements and think it too soft for real physical fitness. However, yoga can satisfy your cardiovascular needs while strengthening your core muscles and working all your organs effectively for all-round health. If you are seeking a cardiovascular workout you may be interested in trying Ashtanga Vinyasa, a style where the main movements of yoga are practiced much faster and more fluidly than normal.

If you are looking for a fully holistic complementary therapy, with no need of machines, yoga could be the right practice for you. Yoga complements your holistic wellbeing completely, putting you on the road to full physical, mental and spiritual wellness; essential in today’s fast-paced world.