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Yoga?.... but I'm not flexible!

  • Aug 4, 2021
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 5, 2021



Is that what you think when you think yoga and trying it? You see all these beautifully graceful and crazy flexible bodied individuals in king dancer, bird of paradise, handstands and the like; and think I can never do that! Maybe you can't even touch your toes, and balancing on one leg for tree pose is way out of your league.


Yoga is not all about flexibility at all, actually it is meeting your body where it is and what your body and mind might need. You get on the mat and learn to breathe, give acceptance to yourself and your body; learn from it and it will learn from you! The more you do yoga, the more flexible you will become.





Living in this world that we do now, we can all benefit from Yoga, breathwork and relaxation. Do you know what else yoga can do for you?

  • Helps develop the right balance of muscle tone and strength throughout the body to support the joints.

  • Builds core strength for good posture and overall physical fitness while building and maintaining flexibility and mobility in all joints and muscles.

  • Supports and strengthens the immune system by reducing stress and stimulating the lymph system (the body’s highway of white blood cells which fight viruses and infections).

  • Improves balance, alignment and coordination with practice of postures.

  • Helps balance energy levels and calms the nervous system with twists that stimulate the spinal cord and regular practice of relaxation.

  • Keeps the heart and respiratory system fit and strong, encouraging better circulation by getting the heart pumping and using more of the space in the lungs with deeper breathing.

  • Improves the digestive system with yoga postures that get things moving in the gut and by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system during relaxation.

  • Increases attention span and improves concentration

  • More oxygen circulates around the body and brain during yoga practice and breathing exercises, so improving memory retention.

  • Encourages healthy sleep patterns with the practice of relaxing the body and lengthening the breath, and improves sleep.

These are just some of the many benefits you will get!


My name is Ashley and I am a RYT 500 and certified breathwork and mindfulness coach. I reside in Florida and since my offerings are virtual, I love to help people all over the world! Join me here at Yoga World Fitness, beginner/gentle yoga on Wednesdays @ 7:00pm EST and restorative yoga on Thursdays @ 5:30pm EST. And check out all the other Yoga classes we offer all different styles, days and times!


Thanks for reading! - Ashley The Migraine Yogini

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