There are countless ways to stay active and burn calories, but yoga remains a go-to for many.

Many people swear by yoga for its ability to make them feel calm and grounded.

In fact, yoga is more popular than ever.

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ForKatie Krimitsos, a meditation expert andWomen’s Empowerment Entrepreneur, yoga was a new ritual.

“The biggest challenge at first was keeping my commitment to do it,” Krimitsos admits.

More Joyful and Grateful

One of the biggest changes Krimitsos noticed was in her mindset.

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Yoga helped her slow down, boosting her mood and perspective.

“Doing yoga every day forced me to slow down,” she says.

“It forced me to be in the momentin the stretch, in my breath.

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It became a very meditative activity for me every single day.”

I have become so much lightermore joyful and more grateful each day!"

“Simultaneously, I felt strong and solid.

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And I could feel my energy level rise and maintain throughout the day.”

Thinking About Practicing Yoga?

She offers these tips for starting your own month-long challenge:

Stick to your commitment no matter what.

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Let it be okay to slow down.

Use it as a gateway to mindfulness.

“Let yoga open your heart to incorporating more meditation and mindfulness in your life.”

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