Namaste in Cocoa Beach: Daily Yoga Poses to Try

Yoga is a “Hindu theistic philosophy teaching the suppression of all activity of body, mind, and will in order that the self may realize its distinction from them and attain liberation (Merriam-Webster).”

According to Osteopathic.org, regular practice of Yoga can provide many physical and mental health benefits. The physical benefits it provides are:

• increased flexibility
• increased muscle strength and tone
• improved respiration, energy and vitality
• maintaining a balanced metabolism
• weight reduction
• cardio and circulatory health
• improved athletic performance
• protection from injury
• Lower blood pressure and reduce insomnia
• Lessening of chronic pains such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome

Some of the biggest Mental benefits that Yoga offers are:

• stress management
• mental clarity and calmness
• body awareness
• mind relaxation
• sharpened concentration.

Local Cocoa Beach Yogi Chelsea posts daily on her Instagram and shows different Yoga poses and locations around Cocoa Beach that you can practice.