A simple answer = “Yoga makes you feel better”. Indeed, regular practice makes you healthier. You get to shape up, relax down, tune in and chill out. And one of my students once quipped, it’s like “getting away without going away.” Yes, a mini vacation! Personally, I've witnessed Yoga helping my students to: Don't be too quick to judge. Make a sincere commitment to give it a fair trial. Only with regular practice will you begin to experience its true beauty.
Scientific research has also shown Yoga to:
The last benefit has been highlighted by Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda:
"The essence of Yoga… is about a very simple thing… Your happiness.
Yoga is not just physical fitness training… its aim is for you to achieve your fullest potential in life.
It’s not essential to be young and supple to practise Yoga… all that is needed, is a desire to be happy.”
Most importantly, Yoga is accessible to all. Regardless of age, shape or size! And it's not a religion. You don’t have to adopt any beliefs, gurus or deities. No conflict with any faith you believe in.
Try Yoga.
Give it some time. Going for one or two classes is like taking one or two piano lessons – there is not much point to it.
~ Love & Unite from Yoga Gypsy ~
13 January 2008
Why Yoga? (Part I)
Reduce stress levels
Eliminate back pain and headaches
Manage high and low blood pressure
Alleviate asthma attacks and sinusitis
Cope better with scoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis and hypothyroidism
Recover from impact injuries, diabetes and breast cancer
Relieve carpal tunnel syndrome, psoriasis, eczema and insomnia
Learn proper breathing techniques (you’ll be surprised how many people don’t know how to breathe right!)
Stand properly (more on this another time!)
