21/12/2025
Ever thought about what happens in your body when you practice yoga every day for 30 days 👇🧘♀️
Days 1–3 | Nervous system shifts
At the start, your body is still operating in a stress dominant state.
Mindful movement and controlled breathing begin stimulating the vagus nerve, shifting you out of fight or flight and into parasympathetic (rest and digest).
You may feel stiff or tired, that’s normal.
Days 4–7 | Muscle tension reduces & breathing improves
Circulation increases to muscles and fascia, reducing holding patterns in areas like the neck, hips and lower back.
Breathwork improves CO2 tolerance, which helps regulate anxiety and shallow breathing.
Days 8–12 | Joint health improves & stress hormones regulate
Synovial fluid production increases, supporting joint lubrication and mobility.
Cortisol levels begin to lower which can improve sleep quality and digestion.
Many people notice less background tension at this stage.
Days 13–17 | Nervous system resilience
Your body becomes more efficient at switching between stress and recovery.
This improved autonomic flexibility means you recover faster from everyday stressors.
Emotionally, this often shows up as feeling calmer, more measured, and regulated.
Days 18–22 | Strength, balance & proprioception
Repeated load bearing poses improve muscle strength, particularly in stabilising muscles around the spine and joints.
Balance work enhances proprioception, helping you feel more stable and coordinated in daily life.
Days 23–27 | Pain modulation & body trust
Regular movement and breathwork influence how the brain processes pain via the central nervous system.
This can reduce persistant aches and increase confidence in movement, especially for those who’ve been avoiding exercise due to pain or fear.
Days 28–30 | Long-term regulation & habit formation
By now, your nervous system recognises daily yoga as a predictable cue for safety and recovery.
You’ve supported mobility, strength, breath efficiency and stress regulation, and crucially, built a habit that your body responds positively to.
You do not need to be flexible to do Yoga. That comes after... A consistent Yoga practice will make you strong, stable and mobile. Flexibility is a bonus!
You do not need to look or feel a certain way to start. Yoga meets you exactly where you are and allows you to embrace your body just the way it is, imperfections and all.
Show up for yourself this January, and join me in participating in this challenge
🧘♀️ 30 Day Yoga Challenge
🗓 30 Classes for £30
📅 Starts 2nd January
❄️ Classes are held at Polarity Wellbeing Centre
Sign up via link below 👇
https://www.polaritywellbeing.co.uk/plans-pricing
