The practice of Pilates tends to reinstate a sense of happiness. The extraordinary mind-body exercise has proven to benefit both the physical and mental health of a practicing individual. 

Research and increased popularity have made people aware of Pilates' impact on body strength, flexibility, and balanced alignment. Still, many remain unaware of how it can contribute positively to our mental health. Considering the current, unprecedented and uncertain circumstances when anxiety and stress levels are heightened it is very important to turn towards activities that evoke a sense of positivity and calmness. 

Regular Pilates sessions can reduce our stress, limit our anxiety, and accord toward a healthier mental and emotional state of mind.

Pilates helps us adopt a clear thought-process and perspective, relax our minds and bodies, and build a strong, positive relationship with ourselves. It allows us to truly unwind so we can look and feel refreshed, active, and satisfied. Let's look at how Pilates improves our overall well-being!

Teaches Mindfulness 

The very first step toward restoring mental health is to be mindful and live in the moment. Pilates, with its controlled breathing positions and structured movements, increases the overall oxygen supply– refreshing the mind. It integrates breathing, muscle movement, and physical positioning to make our mind more aware of the body and its transformation process.

Calms Emotions 

Pilates is all about mindfulness – the real connection of the mind, soul, and the body. When these three elements are simultaneously working together, they rationalize the emotions and the feelings as we feel at complete peace from within. When we're at peace, we can easily cope with and fight anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia, and detrimental habits.  These mental health issues are usually a result of the imbalance of chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine in the brain, which allow the brain to feel relaxed and content. Pilates can be a great way to mitigate the symptoms as it helps manage serotonin and endorphins, allowing you to detach from stress.  

Increase Oxygen Level

Controlled, deep breathing tends to create a relaxation response in the body. It elevates the oxygen supply, slows down the heart rate, relaxes our muscles, and decreases blood pressure. The brain's high oxygen supply elicits it to release the feel-good hormones in the body, allowing it to curb anxiety and stress. 

Improves Concentration 

Practicing Pilates helps us slow down and gain improved focus. Our concentration is centered on our body's movement and hands, which allows us to improve our engagement. 

In every Pilates session, we’re wholly converging our attention toward a particular thing, which helps us incorporate the same in our everyday life. Our attention tends to be pulled in different directions, making it hard to maintain peace and focus – Pilates help overcome this.

Boosts Confidence

Practicing Pilates translates to visible results in our body, activity, concentration, and much more! When we feel good about ourselves, it's only natural to feel confident as well. Our spirits are lifted, and we tend to feel much more content and satisfied with ourselves and our lives, creating an overall sense of happiness and positivity.

Explore the world of Pilates with Bodhi Pilates and feel empowered and relaxed. Our Pilates experts ensure that the journey toward positivity and better mental health is enjoyable and gratifying. Connect with us today by visiting our website, www.bodhipilates.com, to get more information on pilates or book an appointment.