Benefits of Yoga on the Beach

By: Regina Sámano

Yoga refers to a traditional physical, mental, and spiritual discipline that originated in India. This word is associated with meditation practices.

Yoga results in:
The union of the individual soul with the divine.
The perception that the "self" is spiritual and not material.
Physical and mental well-being.

This offers high therapeutic value in the physical, mental, and spiritual realms, which produces a state of harmony, allowing the energy of the body and mind to flow. It strengthens the body, improves the digestive and immune systems, and also enables a state of mental calm.

So, why abandon inner peace on vacation? Not at all! This vacation, you won't have to give up practicing your favorite physical discipline simply because you are away from home.

At Solaris Hotels in Mexico, we believe it is very important to start the day with this great discipline, so we hold our relaxing classes with incredible instructors on the beach area almost every morning.

The difference of practicing yoga on the beach focuses on comparing the scenery and the temperature surrounding you; the sea and the sand allow you to create new neural connections, which reduce stress levels for everyone who tries it.

It is recommended to practice yoga on the beach early in the morning or at sunset to avoid the heatwave. Also, keep in mind that the sun provides us with vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium.

Below is a list of the benefits of doing yoga on the beach:
You breathe cleaner air, as the body receives better oxygen and nitrogen.
There is better oxygenation for the mind and body; take the opportunity to breathe deeply to cleanse your lungs with clean air.
You improve your balance in poses, because the sandy surface forces you to @Search@ for stability by coordinating the muscles of the body.
Our body produces vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.
On the other hand, the sensation of being in front of the sea, listening to the waves, feeling the breeze, and stimulating the senses is very pleasant, as this will allow for better concentration, meditation, renewal, and greater relaxation for the mind and body.

We have 10 ideal yoga poses to practice on the beach:

Warrior I
To begin your yoga day on the beach, it is convenient to start with a level that is not too high. The Warrior I pose is ideal for the first few days at the beach. With your feet together and by the seashore, take a wide stride backward while gently bending the knee of the front leg. Remember not to let your knee go past your toes when lowering yourself. Keep your palms together, raising them toward the sky above your head.

Camel Pose
In this pose, you manage to stretch your whole body and expand your chest by taking your arms back. Sitting on your heels, go on your knees, place your hands on your hips, and begin to breathe deeply, applying pressure to your hips to start arching your back backward. Tilt your head back as well until you look at the ceiling and grab your ankles with your hands.

Downward-Facing Dog
Sitting on your heels, begin to walk your hands forward, thus extending your body until you are, little by little, in the shape of a triangle with four points of support. Apply pressure against the sand while extending your legs and arms at the same time. It is important to drop your head between your arms to protect the lumbar area and prevent injuries.

Half Lotus
Sitting with your legs crossed, bring your right foot toward the thigh of the other leg, underneath it. You must place your left foot, little by little, on top of your right thigh.

Tree Pose
The tree pose is one of the basic balance poses in yoga. Standing with your back straight, fix your gaze on a specific point, breathe, and begin to lift your left foot to place it on your right thigh. Then, bring your palms together in a prayer position over your chest and slowly raise them above your head. Repeat with the other leg.

Warrior II
This position is the second variation of the initial warrior position. Separate your legs simultaneously so that they are about a meter apart. Raise both arms parallel to the ground with your palms facing down. Exhale and begin to lower yourself little by little by bending your front knee. It is important to keep the hips at the same angle, ensure the knee does not go past our front foot, and keep the arms raised and straight.

Upward-Facing Dog
This pose is perfect for stretching the spine and lumbar area well. Lie face down in a prone position (with your head to the side) with your arms at your sides. Bend your elbows and press your palms against the beach sand. Inhale and lift your hips, chest, and head.

Side Plank
Start in a plank position. Transfer your body weight to the hand you are going to keep pressing against the sand and to your feet. Align your body in a side position with your legs together, one on top of the other. Raise the opposite arm, look at the thumb of that hand, and lift your hips. Repeat the same on the other side.

Dancer Pose
Standing, bend one leg backward until you manage to hold it with the hand on that same side. Relax your chest, lean forward, and contract the inner part of your body. Try to form the largest arch possible with your back by pushing with the raised foot backward and upward. Extend the other arm forward to make it easier to maintain your balance.

Extended Side Angle
Bend your knee and move your right forearm until it rests on your right thigh. Extend your left arm toward the ceiling, over your head. Open your chest and take at least three breaths in this pose. Then, do the same on the other side.

Remember that it is very important to pay attention to your breathing in each exercise to achieve better performance.

This vacation, there is no reason to abandon this incredible exercise, because the beach can be the best place for your mind and body to reconnect.

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