After completing the program, you’ll have a new philosophy and routine to take home and incorporate into your daily life. The practice of asanas will increase flexibility and improve muscle tone; you will feel physically fitter. Other well-documented benefits include improved respiration, a balanced metabolism, and an enhanced immune function. Weight loss and improved cardiovascular health are also common benefits to yoga practice. Pranayama will help to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. You may find that you achieve a deeper, more refreshing state of sleep. This will still the mind and enable you to find a state of tranquillity, which allows us to glimpse our true essence. Meditation has been proven to slow the aging process, freeing the mind from stressors, leading to a state of deep peace. meditating is associated with greater relationship satisfaction, as well as better communication during conflict. But perhaps most importantly, you’ll get excited about this new chapter in your life. A chapter where YOU come first in your most connected, centered and prepared version of your SELF. This will empower you to take on new challenges head first and have a greater impact on your tribe and your world.  Potential physical health benefits include: Increased flexibility, muscle strength and tone Reduced muscle tension and inflammation Greater energy and vitality A balanced metabolism   Weight reduction, a higher metabolic rate Cardio and circulatory health Injury prevention Increases body awareness Increases immune function    Physiological Benefits Greater focus Calmed central nervous system Sense of community Prevents depression, anxiety and sleep disorders Improves mood and behavior Stress control Improves memory Decelerates the aging process