December 2007


candle.jpgEven though Yoga exercises are slow and steady they are very tricky and before starting yoga you need to know certain truths about the same. The yoga is all about relaxing and also while stretching be comfortable and stretch as much as you can and you will notice you will be able to stretch more and more with practice.

For the beginners, first thing you will need to do is remove any thoughts from your mind whatever they are either good or bad. Do not get disturbed by the Phone or the door bell ringing keep them off. You need to relax completely.

Take a warm shower before starting; wear comfortable clothes which can easily stretch. Make sure that from every angle you are relaxed nothing is coming in your way; the hair is tied properly and is not disturbing you. Invest in a yoga mat which will help you rest on the floor. Turn the lights low, or you can do it early in the morning in the direct sunlight. You can use some aroma candles while inside the house.

If you want you can use belts blocks and props for better support and stretches. Of course the exercise is not the only goal of Yoga it is the combination of mind and body. The above mentioned tools will only help you initially and when you have learned to relax yourself these things will not be needed at all.

Some people prefer taking a yoga class so they are guided properly. There is nothing wrong with this, but keep in mind that only you can take your mind and spirit as far as it was meant to go, alone.

innerpeace.jpgYoga is not about body contortions, Mantras and Turbaned Gurus as many people think. You need to try it out before you push it aside. Trying Yoga will give you respect for the same as you will see the difference in your body, mind and soul.

The Yoga means binding together. Like Sun and Moon, Left and Right, Male and Female, and Yin and Yang Which is highlighted by their techniques of meditation and exercise. It is about the physical and mental balance.

The Hatha Yoga is famous in the western world. The Classic Lotus position or sitting cross legged on the floor is the thing which either comes naturally or not at all.

The Mystical and magical varieties of yoga for which there is so much fanaticism in the society that people quit their jobs and want to go to Himalayas. People generally do not reach the Himalayas but many people would like to learn from the local ashram and Guru’s.

All the people want to learn Yoga for different reasons some do it for awareness, spiritualism harmony, concentration and some do it for weight loss, quit bad habits like smoking, drinking etc. Some like to do the exercises at ease without the sweat.

Any reason you choose to do Yoga, it cannot hurt and if done with a proper guidance it can enhance your life.