Practice Yoga

Business Communications 130

By: Kandalynn Naidl

Can you answer “Yes” to any of these
questions:
Do you have trouble sleeping?
Do you feel tired and unrefreshed
throughout the day?
Do you have cardiovascular or back
problems?
Are you struggling with addiction,
depression, stress, or anxiety?
Do you wish you had more flexibility,
stamina, strength ,and muscle tone?
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 If you
answered
Yes, Yoga is
for you!
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 Yoga can be done
anywhere at anytime
➢ No special Equipment Needed
➢ Minimal Time = Results
➢ Different locations enhance results
and benefits
➢ You can practice Yoga by yourself
or with a group
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 Yoga is Beneficial for
All Ages and Abilities
➢ Asanas can be adapted for injuries
and limitations
➢ To practice Yoga all you need is your
Body and your breath

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 Yoga is Beneficial for
All Ages and Abilities
➢ Yoga is not a one size fits all practice,
there are six branches of Yoga
➢ There are multiple ways to learn and
develop your own personal Yoga
practice
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Yoga Improves Mental
Health and Physical Wellness
➢ Yoga is calming and restorative
➢ Yoga enhances muscular strength
and flexibility
➢ Yoga lowers the risk of heart
attack
➢ Daily Yoga practice increases
serotonin levels
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 Yoga Improves Mental
Health and Physical Wellness
According to a Harvard University 8 week mind-body
relaxation Study:
➢ 80% of all doctor visits are stress related; only 3%
of doctors discuss stress mediation
➢ Patients in the study used 43% fewer medical
services compared to the previous year
➢ This means medical savings estimated $650-
$25,000 per person per year
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 1 in 10

2,000,000,000
Americans Practice Yoga

People in the World practice Yoga.

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 Let’s review some Yoga concepts
Yoga can be Yoga can be Yoga stimulates
practiced practiced at sleep at night and
anywhere and anytime by anyone energy
does not require individual or group throughout the
equipment day

Yoga is an Yoga can be Yoga has endless

alternative adapted to any and mental health
exercise and all limitations and physical
therapy wellness benefits

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Thanks for your
time!
Any questions?

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