Experience a new way of Life with YOGA

Yoga - An art that is not only a complete physical workout but also has the ability to transform you. Yoga has become a synonym for a workout that energizes body and also nourishes soul. Though this art originated in India but due to its numerous benefits, today it is being practiced in almost every part of the world. Even corporate world has understood its importance in today’s stressful lifestyle; hence many multinational companies keep yoga sessions for the benefit of the employees.

Practicing yoga is simple and very easy. It can be practiced literally anywhere, on the floor, while standing and also while you are sitting in your office. There are poses/ asana for everyone and for every problem. The benefits of yoga do not end here. To mention a few benefits:

-          yoga slows down the process of aging due to which the effect of age is hardly visible on your skin

-          Lifts up your spirit and provides you with unmatched energy

-          Increases blood circulation in the body

-          Improves skin texture

-          Makes you flexible

-          Relaxes your mind and body

-          Brings a balance in your actions and thoughts

Apart from the above benefits, every pose/ asana has its own hidden benefit. Honestly speaking anti-aging ability of yoga motivated me to practice it regularly. But once I started, I realized that yoga is not about how you look, instead it is about how you feel.

Breathing correctly is extremely important in yoga. You must be confused when I say ‘breathing correctly’, isn’t it? Our lungs are like air bags or balloons. So when we inhale our chest should expand, and when we exhale our chest should contract. If you pay attention, some people are breathing the other way around. Correcting this process only will heal a number of ailments in a person.

The first lesson of yoga is to breathe correctly and in a controlled way. This corrects breathing problem and also strengthens your respiratory system. It is also important to note that in every pose/ asana, one has to always pay attention to ones inhalation and exhalation.

It is believed that when we inhale, we are taking in positive energy and when we exhale, we are letting out our negative energy. That is the reason we feel so fresh, positive and light after a yoga session, because it is the negative energy that weighs us down.

Yoga is such a vast subject and art form that it is difficult to discuss everything together. We will keep learning about yoga from time to time. Beginners please do not try too hard. If a pose is causing any pain, please release the asana slowly and always learn about a pose before you start practicing it.