Nature is an ideal setting for relaxation! Spending time outside decreases both psychological and 

physiological elements of stress by providing a calming effect.

Meditate

There's no better place to meditate than in nature. Finding a secluded, quiet, and peaceful location in a natural environment can encourage meditation, which is shown to relieve tension and lower your heart rate.

Recharge

Feeling drained, down, or unmotivated? Research shows that spending time outside can help you overcome mental fatigue. Additionally, increased feelings of joy and happiness are strongly associated with outdoor environments.

Reflect

Reflection is crucial to our spiritual health. Nature is associated with improved focus, increased creativity, and higher self-esteem. Take advantage of this and spend some time reflecting outside!

1. Makes You Happier: Many studies find that consistent yoga practice improves depression, increases serotonin levels, and decreases monoamine oxidase – the recipe for a better, happier mood.
2. Perfects Your Posture: Did you know that your head weighs 10 to 11 pounds? It can even feel heavier when you are tired, leading to slouching and back pain. Yoga works to perfect your posture and therefore relieve your back pain.
3. Helps You Focus: Yoga stresses focusing on the present. Practicing yoga regularly improves coordination, reaction time, and memory, leading to more successful study periods.
4. Helps You Sleep Deeper: Yoga provides relief from the stress and anxiety present in daily life. A by-product of this is better sleep, and you'll notice you'll be less tired and stressed throughout your day.
5. Improves Flexibility and Builds Muscle Strength: Taking yoga classes will simultaneously improve flexibility and build muscle strength. Tight muscles can strain joints and cause pain. As yoga increases your flexibility, less stress will be placed on your joints. Building muscle strength is essential as it protects us from conditions like arthritis and back pain.