- What is yoga ?
- It is a method or you can say guidelines that involves techniques to achieve a union of your body,breath and mind to live a more balanced and meaningful life.
- How can you achieve this state?
- Learning techniques(asanas) that align your energy channels, breathing techniques that help expand your prana(through pranayama), meditation techniques that help you have better control over your mind or thoughts.
- Why yoga over other physical exercises?
- First of all, asanas is only a small portion of yoga which deals with the physical aspects of a human. No other form of physical activity has a spiritual side to it but yoga does. Yoga not only helps you with the physical aspects but prepares a base for other aspects that are subtler than the physical aspects. It helps you explore the spiritual aspects and opens up a whole new dimension for an individual
What do you need to start ?
A yoga mat, an hour or less of free time each day, consistency and a desire to know yourself better.