Boost your Immunity with Dru Yoga
A strong immune system is essential to help the body stay well – to fight off any pathogens, diseases and viruses that come your way. Good immune health is not the result of taking a single supplement or avoiding a particular unhealthy habit, but rather should be regarded as a lifestyle. Here I’m looking at how yoga – and in particular Dru Yoga can help boost your immunity.
8 tips to boost your immunity with Dru Yoga
1 Exercise in moderation – Dru is a gentle, flowing hatha style of yoga. The movements allow the body to flow and therefore the bones, muscles and organs to find a place or peace and harmony. The immune system is enhanced when the body moves with ease and grace.
2 Rest and relaxation – In every Dru Yoga session there is a time for relaxation. Allowing the body to fully relax stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system – enhancing the rest and relax response deep within the body. Slower heart rate, slower breathing – and heightened immunity.
3 Better sleep – a regular Dru Yoga practice will prepare the body and mind for better sleep as well as more productive wake time. A more rested body will result in better immunity.
4 Mindset – In Dru Yoga we offer positive affirmations throughout the practice. A positive mindset undoubtable enhances the immune system.
5 Meditation – Dru is often describes as a practice of meditation in movement. We also teach meditation in a more traditional sense along with separate Yoga Nidra classes. A regular meditation practice has been demonstrated to enhance the immune system.
6 You are what you eat – without a doubt a healthy immune system relies on you feeding your body well. Dru is based on ancient yoga principles and incorporated Ayurvedic principles. Eating fresh food with a variety of green leafy vegetables will help boost your immune system.
7 Supplement wisely – Modern science is constantly uncovering and further proving the efficiency of certain nutrients to enhance the immune system. From vitamins and minerals through to combinations identified through the study of nutrigenomics. Specific help may be sought via private message!
8 Gut health – the ancient art of Ayurveda as well as modern research identifies the need for excellent gut health. Our bodies are designed to host and work in harmony with millions of bacteria – without which we would simply not survive. Getting to understand the body through a regular Dru Yoga practice is a step towards overall improved health.
Prevention is better than cure
Good health is a gift – and one which you can give yourself by adopting good lifestyle habits. A good immune system is withing your grasp. Remember – prevention is better than cure.