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If the wintry weather and dark evenings are leaving you feeling a little less energised at the moment, why not try a yoga session at home to help you relax and restore your equilibrium. According to the NHS, most studies suggest that yoga is a safe and effective way to increase physical activity – especially strength, flexibility and balance. Regular yoga practice may also be beneficial for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, aches and pains – including lower back pain – depression and stress.

Whilst yoga-related injuries are uncommon, some injuries can be caused by repetitive strain or overstretching. As with any exercise you are trying for the first time, it is important to take things slowly and be mindful not to overdo it.

Joining a real-life yoga class is a great opportunity to make new friends and also means your instructor will be able to help you with any difficult poses. There is also an abundance of online classes specialising in different styles of yoga, such as Ashtanga, Iyengar and Sivananda. We like 'Yoga with Adriene' and have included one of her videos particularly suitable for teenagers.

Namaste.