Five Benefits of Restorative Yoga

Here in Toronto we’re lucky with the wide variety of yoga styles available to us, ranging from Hatha and Vinyassa to Yin and Kundalini. We’ve started offering Restorative Hot Stone Yoga at Anatomica, a style which offers a wide range of benefits, including:

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Cat-Cow Spine Stretch

If you have ever been to a yoga class, you have likely done cat/cow. This yoga essential consists of moving the spine from a rounded position (flexion) to an arched one (extension). It’s a basic motion, but one that is enormously beneficial in preventing back pain and maintaining a healthy spine.  If you spend a lot of time sitting, you will find adding this to your daily routine very helpful. 

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Studies Prove that Yoga Reduces Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety

Anyone who has a regular yoga practice can attest to the positive impact it has on mental and physical health. Aligning breath with movement has been shown to have a calming effect on the body and mind. Recent studies have proven that yoga is effective in treatment for depression including chronic/treatment resistant and PTSD.

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