Turning the Tide of Health

Beach Yoga

By Sasha Gilvesy McGrath
Photos: Liana Louzon
Model: Katie Campbell

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As the weather gets warmer, why not ditch the mat and take your practice to the beach! Take advantage of the heat and spice up your routine to reap the rewards of beach yoga. Here are four reasons why you should hit the sand.

Strengthens secondary muscles
Practicing on an uneven surface like sand builds the secondary muscles of the feet, knees, hips, and shoulders. The shifting surface of the sand will force your body to adjust to this surface, thereby increasing balance, flexibility, and core strength!

Soak up the sun
Get your daily dose of vitamin D but don’t forget the sunscreen! Sunshine is said to benefit people with seasonal affective disorder and is an overall mood lifter!

Find peace!
We all have our favourite artists whose tunes motivate us as we flow through our practice, but why not leave the music at home and take in the peaceful sound of the waves? It'll help you relax while practicing asanas.

Fresh air
Take a deep breath and clean out your lungs. Doing yoga outdoors offers numerous aerobic benefits. As we begin to breathe more deeply, increased oxygen is brought to the cells, which in turn increases energy!

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