What is Yoga?
There are many definitions and interpretations of yoga. In Sanskrit, yoga means “union”, or literally, “to yoke”. Yoga is the union of the body and the mind with the divine, the universal energy, the infinite.
Nowadays, especially for those of us living in the western world, yoga means many different things. It can be anything from an active sports session, meditation, a moment to re-energise or even just time to disconnect from the rest of the world and reconnect with yourself. Whatever definition we use, it will always remain a tool to improve our well-being.
Nowadays, especially for those of us living in the western world, yoga means many different things. It can be anything from an active sports session, meditation, a moment to re-energise or even just time to disconnect from the rest of the world and reconnect with yourself. Whatever definition we use, it will always remain a tool to improve our well-being.
What are the benefits of Yoga?
The benefits of yoga are physical, emotional and spiritual.
Some of the physical benefits of yoga are that it improves body awareness, tones muscles, helps lose weight, develops strength and flexibility, improves alignment and balance, prevents sports related injuries, improves digestive system and prevents the loss of bone density. There is a strong mind-body connection in yoga, so all the physical benefits of yoga will have a positive effect on your emotional self. Regular yoga practice helps control emotions and moods, improve stress management and anxiety, develop the ability to concentrate and bring about a sense of calmness.
Yoga teaches us about the things we know about ourselves, along with those things we don't. This exploration of self-knowledge encourages a journey to discover a connection with ourselves and our purpose in life.
Some of the physical benefits of yoga are that it improves body awareness, tones muscles, helps lose weight, develops strength and flexibility, improves alignment and balance, prevents sports related injuries, improves digestive system and prevents the loss of bone density. There is a strong mind-body connection in yoga, so all the physical benefits of yoga will have a positive effect on your emotional self. Regular yoga practice helps control emotions and moods, improve stress management and anxiety, develop the ability to concentrate and bring about a sense of calmness.
Yoga teaches us about the things we know about ourselves, along with those things we don't. This exploration of self-knowledge encourages a journey to discover a connection with ourselves and our purpose in life.
Who can do Yoga?
Everyone! Yoga is accessible to all ages and backgrounds, and it is never too late to start!
