Shopily 22 June 2023

Lifestyle
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Benefits of
Outdoor Yoga
Outdoor yoga benefits the body and mind
in ways that studio classes may not. By
simply adding the element of sun to your
practice, your body can produce Vitamin
D, which supports your blood cells, bones,
and immune system. There have also been
studies done that prove walking barefoot
on grass can improve your blood pressure,
and nervous system, while reducing stress.
By walking barefoot, you activate
Reflexology as each footstep creates more
pressure than it would if you were walking
with your shoes. Along with activating
Reflexology in the feet, “when we walk
barefoot our skin comes in contact with
the earth directly and the earth can help
balance the body which improves our
health in many ways.” Other studies show
that connecting to natural sounds also
has its own benefits, such as reducing
pain, enhancing mood and cultivating
better cognitive performance.
It would be ideal to find a patch of grass,
surrounded by nothing but sounds of
running water and chirping birds where
you can practice barefoot, with blades
of grass softly grazing between your toes,
but unfortunately, this scene is not readily
available for all of us. If you are blessed by
a scene, such as the one described, be
sure not to take it for granted.