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.”