The Incredible Benefits of Yoga with James Rafael

Yoga is widely known for helping us to stay fit and healthy, not just on the outside, but on the inside too. The mental, emotional and spiritual benefits, as well as the obvious physical rewards, are plentiful; if you make yoga a regular part of your life. For many, we know yoga is great for us, but we don't quite understand how and why these amazing, magical things happen. In this episode of The Happier Life Project host Gabby talks to yoga, qigong and mindfulness teacher and youtuber James Rafael, to break down what happens in the body when we bend and twist into certain positions that can create such wonderful results.

James and Gabby also discuss the different types of yoga styles, how to get started on the mat if you're new to the practice, why it's important to find the right teacher for you, and the life changing effects it has had on them both personally.

Yoga builds muscle strength, boosts metabolism, helps in lowering blood sugar, has a beneficial effect on the immune system, improves posture, supports good digestion, increases flexibility, improves balance, helps manage stress, improves lung function, helps you sleep better, can release stored trauma from the body, boosts energy levels and helps improve self esteem... and that's just scratching the surface!

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