Yoga: The Harmony WIthin

The Bhagavad Gita quotes “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” Every human desires to live in harmony with self and environment, however he is never able to strike balance between demands and necessities. As a result of imbalance he suffers from physical and mental stress. Practicing yoga helps in detachment and gaining control over mind, body and soul. It brings physical and mental disciplines in unison to attain a peaceful bliss. Undoubtedly it helps in keeping stress, anxiety and health anomalies at bay.

Yoga had a very humble beginning in India some 5,000 years ago during Indus-Sarasvati civilization. Earlier it was only practiced by rishi’s and supreme sages, but later on as the sages started including yoga in their curriculum for their disciples yoga gained popularity. Today yoga is practiced by millions of people worldwide, millions of people have experienced the profoundness of yoga and the surreal benefits it offers. The word “Yoga’’ finds its reference in Sanskrit which means “to join, to unite”, the word itself  has comprehensive meaning. Yoga consists of practical instructions for the body, breath, concentration, relaxation and meditation.  Hence yoga helps in developing holistic effects on body, mind, consciousness and soul. 

Yoga exercises are taught worldwide in education centers, rehabilitation centers, health resorts and fitness clubs. It can be performed by people of any age group owing to its easy and age flexible exercises, yoga doesn’t require any special acrobatic skill so it can be practiced by ill, handicapped and convalescent people. It helps in restoring respiration, energy and vitality. Yoga can improve the way you feel, look and move. Regular practice aids in keeping check on weight gain, disturbed immunity, and helps gain confidence.

Yoga integrates all areas of life and offers something in each phase of life.

“The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in.”

• B. K. S Iyengar