Is Yoga something for me?
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Who was the initial Yoga apprentice? It all started 5000 years ago. Some say Yoga is as old as civilization itself, but there is no physical evidence. The oldest evidence we have is a very old stone seal which shows figures of Yoga poses. Why do we call it “Yoga”? The word came from the Sanskrit word “yuk” which means “to unite or integrate”. This describes what Yoga is all about. The ancient Yogis believed that in order for people to be in harmony with himself and his environment, he has to unite the body, the mind and the spirit. For these three to be integrated your emotion, action and intelligence must be in balance. If you want to get and maintain this equilibrium it is through exercise, breathing and meditation – the three primary Yoga basics.
The body is treated with care and respect, because it is the primary instrument in man’s work. Yoga work out enhance circulation, impact the guts and put pressure on the glandular system of the body. This can improve in better health.
The original Yogis believed breathing is the source of life and therefore made breathing techniques. The Yoga students gain control as they slowly increase their breathing abilities. While the apprentices are concentrating on their breathing, they prepare for the next step – Mediation.
Mediation helps us cool off from the everyday stress and the breathing technique and physical poses helps us develop the awareness of our body and mind. A lot of people think that our mind has to be blank to meditate, this is of course not right. It should assist you to focus and give us a break in the busy day.
Yoga instruct us that we have to be self conscious about ourself, the people surrounding us and the nature. You can receive effective benefits for your body and soul. “Who may benefit from Yoga?”, you may ask. Yoga are for everybody, young and old. Yoga does not either require any special equipment or clothing. The only thing that requires is your will to get a healthier and more stress-free life.
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