Rappd Yoga Mat - 6mm

Rappd Yoga Mat Peach on Grey

  Looking for a Yoga Mat in Melbourne? Rappd Yoga Mat gently cushions your joints and provides a stable non-slip support for your standing postures.

What is Yoga?

The word “yoga” comes from the root word “yuj,” which means “to yoke” or “to bind.” The word itself has numerous meanings, from an astrological conjunction to matrimony, with the underlying theme being connection.

6 Benefits Of Yoga

Yoga is incredibly beneficial to our overall well-being: 1 Yoga improves flexibility Flexibility is an important component of physical health. Yoga offers many styles to choose from, varying in intensity from high to moderate to mild. Even the lowest intensity styles have been found to increase flexibility. 2 Yoga helps with stress relief It makes sense that the second most cited reason people selected as to why they do yoga was to relieve stress. Thankfully, the science supports that yoga, and especially asana, is excellent at reducing stress 3 Yoga Improves Mental Health Major depressive disorder (MDD) is thought to be one of the most common mental health disorders in the world. Both movement-based yoga therapies and breathing-based practices have been shown to significantly improve depressive symptoms. 4 Yoga May Reduce Inflammation One review examined 15 research studies and found a common result: Yoga of various styles, intensities, and durations — reduced the biochemical markers of inflammation across several chronic conditions 5 Increased Strength While most people associate yoga with stretching and flexibility, some types of yoga classes can also be considered strength-building. It just depends on the class level, approach, and teacher 6 Reduce Anxiety There are a number of different anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and specific phobias. Even chronic stress can sometimes be categorized as an anxiety disorder. Numerous studies suggest that yoga may be effective as an alternative treatment for anxiety disorders.   Yoga Mat in Melbourne, at My Fit Store we carry a wide range of fitness accessories and home gyms, Located in Melbourne. Australia wide shipping.