The word yoga is often associated with some sort of exercise with strange poses. One leg stretches upwards and the hand goes behind to hold the leg… Imagine that!
Fortunately, yoga is not just about odd poses or breathing. It is not about staring at candles and breathing incense or for flexible young people just to lie around relaxing either. Anyone, irrespective of body type, age, experience or physical abilities can practice yoga. It is not merely a form of exercise. It is much more than just that. It is a way of life that helps you to maintain a fine balance in your life.
Yog or yoga comes from Sanskrit and it means "union" or "merger". And the purpose of it is to achieve a balance between the mind, the body and the soul. Yoga is more than postures. Asans or postures are only a part of the 8 limbs or the Asthanga of the yogic path as laid down by Patanjali about 2000 years ago.
THE GOODNESS
Yoga has many benefits. It is like a universe in itself. Some of the vital yoga benefits comprise of anti-ageing, balance and flexibility of your body, improvement in mental health and development of personal and social values. Yoga also helps in improving your strength and reducing weight. In all, yoga brings a feel good factor in your life by energizing, strengthening and relaxing you from within.
Yoga has also been known to heal various minor disorders and ailments such as
- Acid stomach
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Insomnia
- Asthma
- Heart disorders
- Hypertension
- Cancer
- Bronchitis
- Menstrual disorders
- Obesity
- Sinus complaints
- Diabetes
Any and every illness can be cured with yoga.
There are various types of yoga. Ashtanga, Hatha, Viniyasa, Kundalini, Iyengar, Mantra, etc. There is no right or wrong type. Each have their own benefits but stick to one type till you understand it well. Also stick to one teacher... a person you are comfortable with & who can understand your needs... If you keep changing your teacher then you might not be able to reap the full benefits of the session.When you are practicing yoga you are trying to realign your body. One of the goals of asana and pranayama is to restore to its natural state and enhance your life. So practice wisely and do not force yourself to a point of injury.
Now, since you have finished reading get in action and get started on your personal development plan.
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