It seems like everyone is doing yoga these days, and perhaps you thought about giving it a shot. Yoga is great, because it is a form of exercise that offers practical solutions to our everyday problems. It is the perfect type of activity to do after the hard-work of a move. Here are 5 reasons we think you should take a yoga class after a move.

1. De-stress

There is no denying that moving is an extremely stressful event! Yoga is one of the many forms of exercises that literally helps lower stress by calming the mind and body. Going to yoga is like hitting two birds with one stone, because you treat your outer body and inner mind.

2. Refresh Your Body 

Moving is an extremely physically demanding process. Even if you did have the luxury of hiring movers, chances are that you spend a lot of time lifting objects at a rate your body is not used to. Aches and pains are a very common complaint from people who just moved. Take a yoga class to help smooth out any soreness you may still be experiencing in your body.

3. Meet People in your New Community 

Yoga classes are a great way to get to know people in the surrounding area. This can be especially helpful if you just underwent a long-distance move. Try to arrive early before the class and stay afterwards to make friends with fellow classmates. You never know when you are going to meet a new BFF!

4. New Home, New Start 

The great thing about moving is that it feels like it gives you a whole new lease on life. If you have wanted to get in shape for a long time, why not start afresh at this transitional period. Yoga is a great way to help work on the body and mind to help manage and lose weight.

5. Get Away from Moving Boxes 

If you haven’t unpacked everything yet, you may just want to get away from the mess in your new home for a bit. A yoga class gives you a chance to get out of the endless sea of moving boxes and focus on something besides unpacking for a while!

-Namaste Y’all!