Stretching just feels so darned good! But do check out the list of benefits below. Stretching is more than just stretching. There are so many benefits to stretching…as you will see in the list below.

When you add to stretching the practice of yoga, you embrace a deep philosophy affecting body, mind, and spirit, and you step into healthy living!

Stretching…..

  1. leads to increased flexibility.
  2.  reduces and manages your stress and tension (stress is the root of all dis-ease).
  3. improves mobility.
  4. improves posture.
  5. improves balance.
  6. improves muscle coordination.
  7. helps reduce the risk of injuries.
  8. helps reduce muscle soreness.
  9. improves blood vessel health. Doing stretches (especially leg stretches) improves blood flow throughout the body by making the arteries more flexible and able to dilate.
  10. encourages movement of lymph fluid, which in turn helps boost the immune system.
  11. gives the joints of the body full range of motion.
  12. makes for efficient movement.
  13. brings more ease to daily activities, such as walking, reaching, bending, and lifting.
  14. decreases pain throughout the body.
  15. improves physical performance (in sports including golf, in all active endeavors and day to day activities).
  16. allows for greater strength.
  17. enhances flow of energy throughout the body.
  18. makes for greater muscle length.
  19. is relaxing.
  20. improves breathing and greater lung capacity.
  21. brings about a positive state of mind.
  22. is rejuvenating. Remember the adage: You are as young as your spine!

As if the above list were not enough, remember the following words of wisdom:

You don’t get old and stiff.  You get STIFF and then you get OLD.

Ha! What are you waiting for??