Yogalates: taking the best of both worlds from the two physical disciplines of yoga and Pilates. These well-known activities are practised by millions of people across the world, and they’re known for their positive benefits on physical and mental strength and wellbeing.
So, if we take the best of each discipline in yogalates, what are the benefits included? Here, we consult the highly skilled physiotherapists and trainers at Be Yogalates and discuss the numerous benefits of this fun, rewarding activity.
Increase body strength
Yogalates focuses on increasing the strength of your entire body. From your neck all the way down to your ankles and feet, yogalates exercises strengthen and tone the muscles in your body. The postures, shapes and poses involved ensure muscles are pushed and trained to get stronger by supporting the weight of the body and being engaged for balance, core stability and flexibility. Increasing body strength is one of the best ways to prevent injuries, conditions and chronic pain.
Increase elasticity
If you’ve ever wanted to become more flexible, yogalates is the perfect discipline for you. The beauty of yogalates is that there are suitable exercises for everyone: from the less flexible beginner, to the experienced yogi. Yogalates increases muscle and joint elasticity in all areas of the body, again helping to prevent injury and chronic pain.
Manage chronic pain
Sadly, chronic pain is common in Australia, with 17% of males and 20% of females suffering from chronic pain. If you’ve consulted your doctor or physio about managing chronic pain, it’s likely that you’ve been suggested Pilates or yoga. Yogalates is a fantastic way of managing chronic pain – especially when being guided by a physiotherapist trainer who’s qualified in physiotherapy, which is the case at Be Yogalates.
Relieve stress
Work, relationships, family life, finances – all of these life factors can become hard at times, resulting in stress. Though it may feel as though adding a discipline like Yogalates to your weekly routine may create another thing to think about and possibly stress over, the results are actually the opposite. A number of studies have revealed the positive effects of yogalates on stress relief and being better equipped to handle pressure from daily life.
Improved mental health
Going hand in hand with stress relief is improved mental health – something we all strive for and desire. Yogalates lowers stress hormones in our bodies while simultaneously increasing beneficial brain chemicals like endorphins and GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). These feel-good chemicals help decrease anxiety and improve mood.
Be Yogalates is Australia’s most nurturing, energising online yogalates class. Guided by highly experienced yogi, Pilates instructor and physiotherapist Liz Wilson, Be Yogalates is all about delivering benefits such as increased strength, improved mental health and management of chronic pain, all tied up in a supportive and encouraging platform. The access anytime library of workouts vary in duration and level of intensity. Ask the team today about becoming a member anywhere, anytime, and start the road to being the best version of yourself.
