Boga Yoga

A regular yoga practice definitely heightens our awareness of what feels good, and what feels right. With each session we strive to find our “edge” - that zone that finds us somewhere between comfort and challenge. That place that stretches us to the next level. Sometimes we need to move a little differently to get there, and other times we simply need to think a little differently to get there. In between there is that feeling of being a little bit stuck, just going through the motions that were once comfortable, but now somehow monotonous. That feeling of “I really need to get off the merry-go round, or I’m going to be sick”. We oscillate, somewhere between our future and our past.

Yoga teaches us to strive for non-duality. We cannot think in the past, and move toward the future at the same time. My favorite lessons from my first yoga teacher were to “look to the future with courage”, and “look to the past with acceptance”. It is either that acceptance of the past that helps us move forward, or that courage to take a brave step into the future that sends us on back on our journey.

When it’s time to grow, it can be time to go, time to learn, time to accept, or time to take the extra step. When we decide to start preparing the backpack of essentials for the journey ahead, we remind ourselves that the first most important step to put forward is our intention. Tell the universe what you hope, what you plan, what you intend, so the path might be opened for you. Clear your mind of the non-essentials so that you are aware enough to see it when it is laid out before you. Put forward your best effort, “but don’t be attached to the results”. Be brave, be joyful, be gentle with yourself. You will get there.

For many people in the west, yoga can seem like a very strange practice. Doing yoga has many benefits and as you read this article, you will learn more about yoga and the benefits of beginning yoga. Points I cover in this article: * History of yoga * Benefits of yoga * Beginning yoga History of Yoga The history of yoga dates back to the Upanishads. The Upanishads a part of the Vedas and form part of the Hindu scriptures was written before the 7th century BCE, which makes it one of the oldest texts known to man! For many people in the west, the meditation aspects of yoga is known, however, there is more to yoga. Doing yoga for many people practicing yoga, is also a way to spiritual growth, and spiritual enlightenment. Benefits of Yoga When you start to do yoga, you will find many benefits, not just spiritual or physiological, but also psychological, and biochemical, not to mention the many more benefits of you doing yoga. Some of the benefits of yoga, you may be able to get are your mood improves and subjective well-being increases, your level of Anxiety and Depression decreases, sleep improves, pulse rate decreases, and your weight normalizes. This is only a very small handful of the benefits of doing yoga. For people who may be looking for the health benefits which can help heal certain ailments, you may be glad to know glucose and sodium levels in the body go down because of doing yoga. So the steps you are taking now can greatly benefit your health in a positive way.

As always, remember to get these health benefits from yoga, you will need to remember to keep to practicing yoga regularly. If you have old health issues, then also make sure you speak to your doctor before embarking on any new healthy health exercise regimen, such as yoga. Beginning Yoga Beginning yoga is much easier today, thanks to the major interest in yoga over the last few years, more and more yoga classes are being started. The first step in beginning yoga, is to decide to start! At this point, most people may wonder if they have what it takes to start yoga, what will be involved etc. Relax, yoga classes can teach you from beginning, even if you do not know the first thing about yoga. Whether you want the spiritual benefits of yoga or the physiological benefits of yoga, you can get them by doing yoga at a yoga class. It is best to go to a yoga class to learn how to correctly do yoga. There are many great books and videos about yoga, and they can be beneficial. However, a yoga class can help you get the right yoga postures, and get the full benefit of yoga. Finding a yoga class can be as easy doing a search online to find local classes. Perhaps speak to someone who you know who has an interest in yoga, check local adult education institutions. As more and more yoga classes are available, you can find a local yoga class.