Many Americans made plans in the Fall to get into shape when 2009 began. But unfortunately as the economy mimicked the aforementioned season and fell, so did the plans to improve physiques! It’s no secret that maintaining gym membership can be costly and when the economy slumps and our bank accounts follow, gym memberships are among the first to go for many. Additionally, a bad economy can also prevent many from eating healthful foods. And when you remove healthful foods and working out, often times stress and waistlines increase! But even in a slumping economy there are still cost-effective ways to battle the stressful woes; would you believe it, Doga! Yoga for you, yoga for your dog!
Doga is a fun and easy workout routine that you can enjoy in the comfort of you own home; all you need is a DVD player and a dog! With Doga, there is no need to maintain expensive gym memberships, no need for costly classes, no more stress associated with driving to the gym. You save gas, you save money, plus you get a fun workout! That’s what makes Doga the perfect exercise routine to deal with the stress of a down economy!
While it is true that Doga has many physical benefits that have the potential to replace a workout in the gym, Doga also offers many stress-relieving benefits. As the economy continues to turn south it is important to make sure stress does not get the better of us. Studies have shown that traditional Yoga actually assists in the reduction and management of stress. Additionally, Doga offers the same stress-reducing benefits.
Doga invites dogs to participate in traditional Yoga. Did you know that dogs have the natural inclination to perform their own dog version of Yoga? Often dogs position themselves in certain ways as means to reduce their stress and feel more comfortable. That is why dogs are perfect teammates for Yoga. Plus, studies have even indicated that individuals who play with their dogs often feel less stress in their lives!
Doga can prove to be the perfect workout routine during times when the economy struggles because not only does it save you money by allowing you to exercise at home, and not only does it aid in the reduction of stress, it has many other benefits. Doga has also shown to lower blood pressure, improve sleeping habits, reduce muscle tension and more. Doga can also aid in improving your dog’s behavior and willingness to obey.
One Doga question still remains; how does one learn a Doga stress-reducing routine? Prior to 2008 the only way one could participate in Doga was to attend a class. These classes were often very expensive and would increase stress because the dogs would often misbehave. However, in 2008 Amy Stevens, a Doga instructor created the Amy Stevens’ Yoga4Dogs DVD, and made it available to the public!
Doga has shown to be a new and affordable approach to reducing stress and staying fit during diffuicult economic times. It’s less expensive than a month-to-month gym membership and you can perform the routine at home whenever a little stress reduction is needed!
It is essential that during rough economic times we keep our heads above the water by properly managing stress. Doga has the potential the help all those who participate effectively manage and reduce their stress. Whether you have a big dog, or a small dog, Doga can help both you and your dog stay happy, healthy and stress-free!
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