Mon 24 Dec 2007
Yoga 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.