Everyone’s body is unique and each of us has different goals when it comes to fitness and our health. Since going to the gym is not an option, streaming classes online has become the go-to form of exercise in most places across the globe.
We’ve compiled a list of online classes, each chosen target a specific outcome, from better sleep to losing weight. So whether you are a complete newcomer that doesn’t know their down-dog from their up-dog or a Vinyasa veteran, there is a class here for you.
Get rid of stress
Yoga has long been known to be a great way to combat stress. It combines many popular stress-reducing techniques, including control over the breath, clearing the mind, and putting the body in a relaxed space.
Sleep better
Studies have also found different types of yoga can increase your body’s melatonin production — a hormone that, according to the National Sleep Foundation, helps regulate your sleep cycle. So, with all three of these hormones in play, it’s no surprise that yoga creates a feeling of inner peace, and stillness. We’ve found Kassandra’ schannel a great place to find a variety of flows catered to specific goals.
Build strength
The beautiful thing about yoga is that if you have a little time and a little space, you can gain a lot of flexibility and strength. Yoga poses stretch your muscles and increase your range of motion.
Lose weight
The more athletic varieties, like power yoga, will make you sweat. And even though yoga is not classified as aerobic, some research finds it can be just as good as aerobic exercise for improving health and shedding those unwanted pounds. Adriene Mishler of Yoga With Adriene is down-to-earth and relatable, and with her at the helm, you’ll see yourself hitting new benchmarks in no time.
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