I’ve been practicing yoga for years. It’s a regular part of my fitness routine, and even if I can only fit in 15 minutes, I feel a difference in both my mental and physical health.
With June 21 celebrated as International Yoga Day, I decided to find out more about why this ancient spiritual-practice-turned-fitness craze became so popular, looking to Trevor Cassidy, group fitness manager and fitness instructor at the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, for insight.
In the list below, Cassidy, who teaches various styles of yoga along with other exercise classes, breaks down the wide range of benefits yoga can offer – from calmer heads to more flexible toes.