5 Minute Meditation for Yoga or Pilates Class

Meditation at the end of a workout is generally considered to be beneficial, it helps your clients wind down, physically and mentally relax, and can even promote faster recovery by reducing the muscle tension and the stress hormones released during exercise; allowing the body to reap the benefits of your workout and recover from muscle soreness and fatigue.

Particularly after a high-intensity workout,a period of time devoted to meditation or mindfulness can allow the body to rest and recalibrate, says Dr. Carla Marie Manly, Clinical Psychologist. This allows adrenaline levels to decrease while feel-good neurochemicals may increase.