What is Yoga?
Yoga is an embodied practice that provides a frame works to
service all levels of our being.
The philosophy and practice offers an effective way to experience our
human existence.
That said, Yoga is not a religion. Yoga is a practice of the mind, body and spirit as you
choose to frame it. The philosophy of yoga openly recognizes power beyond human
control. This power that moves the
sun and brings the rain for example, could be deemed Mother Nature, science or
affiliation that resonates with you.
Simply put the yoga poses and philosophy offers tools to
maintain and develop a mindful presence.
Classes or personal practices incorporate breath as a gateway to open and
connect your awareness.
The philosophy honors self-control, observances,, physical
postures or asana, concentration, mediation breath and sensory awareness
through the Eight Limbs of yoga. These principles govern how we present
ourselves and create a life with intention.
Asanas are tools to open our physical bodies and clear our
minds. On a physical level postures help to improve mind-body alignment, gait,
posture and prevent repetitive stress injuries along with an increase in
flexibility and strength.
Overall ,the practice of yoga offers endless possibilities
to service the human condition. Yoga is open to all levels and abilities. That said, it is important to choose a
practice and class that suits your wellness goals and supports your health
concerns mindfully. There are
several forms of yoga and instructors with variant levels or training.
It is important that you consider intentions, injuries,
illnesses and past surgeries for example, when choosing a class. Please communicate
openly with your instructor to ensure an appropriate fit and
modifications. Know that your body
is you best teacher.
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Why is Yoga Important?
Our body communicates with us constantly through example
when we have an injury, pain allows us to know that we have damaged our bodies,
signally us to take steps to pause and heal. During a competition or sports
events, for example, our body releases endorphins to dull or illuminate the
pain temporality masking the sensation s our bodies would naturally
present. Unfortunately, our day to day lives may function
physically and emotionally in a similar pattern; life as competition. Our bodies adjust and
compensate until illness and injuries persist.
As humans we are capable, of training ourselves in a positive,
forward moving manner. Through a routine yoga and mediation practice we can
grow beyond cycles of unhealthy conditioning to a create a enlightening way of
being.
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