Staying fit and healthy on the road is easier said than done. Yoga, a practice that includes breath control, simple meditation and specific postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation. It is also a way to work out and stretch your body in a small space. As a bonus, yoga is known to be an excellent stress reliever, and your routine length and exertion is completely up to you!

Other benefits of yoga include:

• Increased flexibility and strength
• Muscle tone
• Improved posture and balance
• Weight control
• Circulatory health
• Increased concentration and energy

All you will need to practice yoga on the road is a yoga mat (these can be found anywhere sportswear is sold, such as Walmart – and can be rolled up for easy cab storage!). As you advance in your practice, a yoga block and a yoga strap may be useful. Also, keep plenty of water on hand to drink before and after your practice. The best place to arrange a mat can be right outside your truck, on a flat, steady surface.

Last week, employees at one company were given the opportunity to participate in a regularly offered free yoga class. We learned a lot and converted a few new “yogis”!

Below are a few of our favorite yoga resources. Prop up your phone or tablet and use these instructions and videos as your yoga guide.

• http://www.yogajournal.com/category/poses/
• http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/yoga/poses/beginner-yoga-poses/
• http://www.doyogawithme.com/

   

Have you tried a yoga routine that you loved? Share it with us.