Yoga vs. Stretching | What Makes Yoga Different From Stretching?

What makes yoga different from stretching? Stretching can be part of a yoga practice, but yoga is more than just stretching. Within a single posture, you can be working on flexibility, strength, stability, balance, focus, and body awareness—all at the same time. In this practice, you can follow along with me as we explore different yoga postures and notice everything that’s happening beyond the stretch. By bringing attention to your breath and what you’re experiencing in your body, you can also bring yourself back into the present moment. In this practice, we’ll explore: • Bird Dog + Bird Dog Quad Stretch• Gate Pose variations• Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose• Triangle Pose• Savasana Work with the range of motion that’s available to you today, and notice what you experience throughout each posture. I hope you enjoy this practice! Subscribe for more yoga, mindful movement, and outdoor practices each week. #yoga #yogapractice #yogaforbeginners #mindfulmovement #outdooryoga