Why is Yoga so Popular?

Written By Larissa Rzemienski

Why is Yoga so Popular?



Yoga has been around for thousands of years, but it is in the past few decades that it has become immensely popular. The practice of yoga involves physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, which can provide numerous benefits to individuals. There are several reasons why yoga has become so popular:

# 1. Stress Relief



In today’s fast-paced world, stress and anxiety have become an unavoidable part of life. Yoga provides a way to calm the mind and reduce stress levels. Regular practice of yoga has been known to reduce cortisol levels (stress hormone) in the body, leading to a sense of calmness and well-being. Core strength is built through the practice of yoga.

# 2. Physical Fitness



Yoga postures (asanas) provide a full-body workout, which helps in building strength, flexibility and balance. Unlike other forms of exercise, yoga is low-impact and can be practiced by people of all ages and fitness levels. It is an excellent way to tone the body and maintain overall physical health.

# 3. Mental Clarity



Yoga aims to promote mental clarity and emotional stability. The breathing techniques (pranayama) used in yoga help calm the mind and reduce anxiety. Meditation (dhyana) is the 7th limb of the 8 limbs of yoga and brings calm to the practitioner along with a stilling of the mind.

Larissa Rzemienski

Larissa Rzemienski began her yoga journey to heal following the loss of her spouse at a young age. As she dove deeper into her yoga practice, she decided to embark on the journey to become a certified yoga teacher. In 2015 she completed her 200-hour teacher training through LifePower in Tempe, Arizona. In 2019, she completed her 300-hour teacher training through Urban Yoga in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition, Larissa has certifications in Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, Meditation, Restorative Yoga, and as a Sound Practitioner. Larissa has also led several yoga teacher training programs for 200 and 300 hour students.

Larissa creates yoga offerings, yoga sequences, and classes that are unique and specialized for all her clients. She weaves in creativity through all her classes and loves learning more about yoga philosophy and yoga sutras. Larissa has served as the local lululemon store ambassador for the past several years and has offered large community events and in-store events for the lululemon community.

Outside of teaching yoga, Larissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified School Guidance Counselor for Grades K-12. She is a telehealth counselor and teaches college courses in counseling and mental health. Larissa has a Master of Counseling degree, M.B.A. in Marketing, and Ed.S. in Leadership.

Larissa also serves as a Wish Granter for Make a Wish Arizona.

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