Minute Yoga has been incorporated into Team 1676’s Wellness Initiative because of its physical, emotional, and mental benefits. Just one minute of yoga a day can help increase these benefits. The Pascack Pi-oneers use the Calm.com app to increase mindfulness within the team.
Yoga can:
- Increase flexibility
- Increase muscle strength and tone
- Improve respiration, energy, and vitality
- Help to maintain a balance metabolism
- Reduce weight
- Improve cardiovascular health
- Improve athletic performance
- Increase protection from injuries
Dr. Natalie Nevins, an osteopathic physician and yoga instructor, says: “Regular yoga practice creates mental clarity and calmness; increases body awareness; relieves chronic stress patterns; relaxes the mind; centers attention; and sharpens concentration.”