Stress is one of the most critical factors that make us sick. The causes of stress are many. Maybe the most well-known is the stress we experience from our work; the workload, and the hectic rhythm we have in our workplaces. In addition, excessive exercise and too heavy training or on the other hand the lack of exercise are all stressing our bodies. Lastly, the low quality of food and lack of sleep are also factors when talking about stress. It is good to remember that all these stress the same fragile body—stress on top of the stress.

When we practice yoga, we can strengthen our bodies’ ability to fight illnesses. For example, by stretching, we remove harmful toxins out from our bodies. Movement alone is not enough because every cell in our bodies needs oxygen to stay healthy. Yoga unites these two, and movement and breath form a union, which helps the circulation. This way, we can get closer to a healthy body and stronger immunity.