Benefits of Outdoor Yoga Classes
Making the decision to prioritize your own wellness is exciting, and is something to celebrate. You’re taking charge of your life, and the good things ahead for you are limitless. However, it can be tricky to know where to begin. The wellness world is vast and overwhelming. If you don’t start off on the right foot, it will be much harder to keep moving forward. One of our favorite simple wellness practices to incorporate into your life? Outdoor yoga classes.
At Bricoleur Vineyards, we believe that wellness should be fun! After all, the more enjoyable it is, the more likely you are to keep building on good habits and enhancing your life. One of our favorite wellness rituals is outdoor yoga, and we’re thrilled to be bringing this practice to the Sonoma County community.
Outdoor yoga is great for both your body and mind. Want to learn more about why we’re so passionate about making it a part of our lifestyle? Keep reading to learn about the many benefits of outdoor yoga classes.
What Are the Benefits of Outdoor Yoga Classes?
Outdoor yoga classes offer a whole host of benefits to both your physical and mental health. Here are just a few ways in which regularly attending outdoor yoga can change your life for the better.
Enjoy a New Environment
It’s far too easy to get stuck in a rut. You wake up, go to work, come home, make dinner, and maybe watch some TV before heading to bed for the night and doing it all again the next day. The tendency to fall into the same routine day after day isn’t an uncommon one – but we all need to shake things up a little sometimes.
Outdoor yoga classes are a great way to add something new to your routine. They aren’t a huge time commitment, and you can sign up for individual classes, so you aren’t locked in to another regularly scheduled event. Instead, you can sign up as you have the time for a change of pace. You’ll be amazed at how much putting yourself in a new environment will open up your mind and refresh you.
Reduce Stress & Improve Mental Health
It’s no secret that the prevalence of mental health issues has increased in recent years, or that many people are feeling unusually high levels of stress. Whether your stress comes from work, school, family, your romantic relationship, or simply the pressures of everyday life, you aren’t alone if you’ve been feeling a little extra tense lately. The perfect way to counteract that stress? Outdoor yoga.
Yoga is proven to reduce stress due to its emphasis on grounding and breathwork. It helps to work out physical tension points in the body, releases endorphins that help your overall mood, and promotes mindfulness. While it’s not an instant fix, and certainly can’t be considered a cure-all, if you struggle with anxiety, depression, or are just feeling stressed out, yoga could be incredibly beneficial for you. Plus, getting outdoors is also one of the best ways to boost your mental health and reduce stress, so outdoor yoga couldn’t be more ideal – or more enjoyable here in beautiful Sonoma County.
Connect With Yourself
When was the last time that you really checked in with yourself? Life is filled with to-do lists, appointments, and distractions, and it can be far too easy to lose yourself in the process of trying to keep up with everything and everyone.
Yoga provides the perfect opportunity to reconnect with yourself through meditation, gentle breathing, and the quiet mental space that the practice prioritizes.
Connect With Community
In our constantly connected digital age, it’s somehow easier for us all to be more disconnected than ever before. We get comfortable keeping up with friends via quick text message check-ins and comments on social media posts without realizing how isolated we’ve become in the process.
An outdoor yoga class is the perfect opportunity to put down the devices and connect face-to-face. Invite a friend to come along with you, or introduce yourself to someone new and get to know them over a glass of bubbly after class. We’re all healthier and happier when we’re more connected to our community, and yoga cultivates that in a unique way.
Improve Balance & Flexibility
If you need to improve your balance and flexibility, one of the best ways to do so is by engaging in regular yoga practice. The gentle stretching of yoga helps to both loosen and strengthen tight muscles, improving your overall range of motion and flexibility. Additionally, the consistent core exercise required in yoga strengthens the muscles that will help improve your balance and coordination within daily life.
Balance and flexibility naturally decrease with age, so proactively working to increase and maintain both is one of the best things you can do for your overall health.
Boost Immune System
Did you know that yoga can actually boost your immune system? Research has shown that regular yoga practice can have a positive effect on your body’s ability to fight off illness, decreasing inflammation and helping healthy cell growth.
Yoga’s positive effect on your mental health can also have benefits on your physical health, too – high stress levels weaken your immune system, so by taking care of your mind through yoga, you’re also taking care of your body. Cold and flu season will be here before we know it, so now is the time to start strengthening your immune system!
FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About Outdoor Yoga
Ready to experience the many benefits of outdoor yoga classes for yourself? Here are a few of our most frequently asked questions to make sure you have everything you need to know.
Is outdoor yoga at Bricoleur Vineyards beginner-friendly?
Yes! Our yoga classes are led by experienced instructors and are open to students of all ages. Whether you’ve been doing yoga for years or have never set foot on a yoga mat before, you’ll leave our outdoor yoga classes refreshed and rejuvenated.
How much do outdoor yoga classes cost at Bricoleur Vineyards?
Each 60 minute yoga class at Bricoleur Vineyards costs $25 and includes a glass of bubbles.
Do I need to sign up in advance for outdoor yoga classes at Bricoleur Vineyards?
Yes! We have a limited number of spots available for each outdoor yoga class, so be sure to sign up on our website to secure your spot.
Enjoy Outdoor Yoga Classes With Bricoleur Vineyards
At Bricoleur Vineyards, wellness is a priority. We believe that balance is the key to living a happy, joyful life in which we aren’t just living but thriving. Our wellness offerings are carefully curated to cultivate an environment of community, learning, growth, and fun.
Our weekly outdoor yoga classes offer a safe and welcoming environment for students of all abilities to decompress, unwind, and grow. Soak in beautiful views of our Sonoma County vineyards below, and enjoy a glass of our best bubbles afterwards in the company of your fellow yoga students. We can’t wait to see you there!