How Will I Know?
Better, Deeper Sleep – You fall asleep because your body is sleepy (a hormonal signal), rather than exhausted. You stay asleep through the night and wake up genuinely rested. That’s your endocrine system and body clock at work.
Regular Meal Cycles – Hunger arises at consistent times each day, guided by your body’s rhythms rather than emotional cravings or external schedules. That’s your endocrine system and body clock at work, again.
Predictable Bowel Movements – Your digestion becomes more efficient, leading to regular and effortless elimination—another sign of hormonal balance and a well-regulated body clock.
These changes may seem unrelated, but they all point to one thing: your body operating in sync with its natural rhythms. This state has a profound impact on overall health—particularly sleep, which is foundational to healing and recovery.
Many people begin yoga wondering, "How will I know if it’s working?" The answer isn’t in a before-and-after photo. Instead, it reveals itself through subtle shifts—signs that your endocrine system and circadian rhythm are coming back into balance. These systems govern everything from hormones and sleep cycles to digestion and energy levels.
Most advice focuses on physical markers, and that’s valid. But here are a few rarely mentioned signs that yoga is quietly transforming your body from the inside out
Two Principles to Remember:
Consistency is Key – The benefits of yoga unfold gradually through regular practice. Even short daily sessions are more effective than sporadic, intense workouts.
Trust the Process – Yoga works beneath the surface long before you see external changes. Release the expectation of specific outcomes and pay attention to how you feel. For those recovering from illness or trauma, trusting the body again can be a complex process. But healing begins because the body is resilient, not because it is weak.
More often than not, these subtle shifts will appear before the ones you were looking for. (Though you might first notice your clothes fitting differently.
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