Countless studies support the health benefits of cultivating gratitude. According to a March 2023 UCLA Health article, cultivating gratitude can help with depression, anxiety, and stress; it can also improve sleep and support heart health.
I became a yoga teacher (200RYT) in 2021 to share the benefits of accessible slow mindful yoga with others. I believe yoga is for every BODY – you need not to “flexible enough” or “strong enough” or “meditative enough” – every BODY is ENOUGH!
My first yoga class was a random one at the gym of the university where I was working in my mid-30s. And, I have a vague memory of using a borrowed VCR yoga tape with some consistency for a few weeks not long after that.