Yoga is great for your physical, mental, and even your spiritual well-being. But when is really the best time to practice yoga to get the maximum benefits from yoga?

Probably you’ve already heard people saying, “It’s morning” while others say the best time is in the evening.

Actually, there is no right or wrong time when it comes to practicing yoga. In fact, morning or evening yoga both have their own benefits and downsides.

Read along and we’ll compare both. Then, you can decide when is the perfect time for you.

Morning Yoga
Benefits:

Setting your mind right for the rest of the day lifts your mood and guarantees mental sharpness. Allowing you to start your day with the right mindset and the best mood.

It helps you kick start your day providing you relief from pain and stiffness.

It boosts your metabolism and promotes better digestion the whole day.

Downsides:
In the morning, your body is a bit stiff which limits your flexibility.

Yoga should be practiced when you feel most energetic and motivated, So, if you are a night person, this may not be the best time for you.

Evening Yoga
Benefits:
You’ve already moved throughout the day which means you are more flexible in the evening than in the morning.

Most people are more energetic in the evening to some yoga.

You feel energetic: Most people feel more energetic in the evening as compared to the morning.

Evening yoga helps you digest the food you’ve consumed throughout the day which is good for your digestive system.

It promotes better sleep as it promotes quality and sound sleep. It makes you feel calm as you rest.

Downsides:
Yoga supercharges you, therefore practicing it in the evening may disrupt your sleep routine and makes your mind hyperactive.

So, have you already decided which time is perfect for you?