Hatha Yoga Information Yoga has been practiced for over 6,000 years. Hatha Yoga is the physical practice of Yoga. Yoga was developed thousand of years ago after yogis had gone into the jungles to meditate. While meditating the yogis observed animal movements. Some of the present day yoga postures come from yogis observations. Yoga in the last 50 years or so has found it's way across the continents to the American culture. Fundamentals of Yoga originated within the Yoga Sutras written by Pantanjali about 800 BC. Pantanjali is credited with having establishing the fact that Yoga is separated into eight limbs. Most people are only drawn to one of the limbs, hatha yoga.
Benefits of yoga:
- Reduce stress and increase relaxation
- Body strength, stamina and flexibility
- Increased immune function
- Better circulation and oxygenation
- Greater mental clarity
- Healthier skin and increased organ function
- Improving posture and muscle tone
- Preventing injuries
- Rehabilitating and healing injuries
- Reducing pain
- A more positive outlook on life
- A sense of balance and internal harmony
In today's times, stress is considered responsible for most illnesses. According to the medical establishment 70% of all disease is stress related. One of the key benefits of yoga is stress release. Studies done in clinics have shown that meditation, asana and breathing are very strong tools for stress reduction, as well as easing heart disease, high blood pressure, substance dependency, depression, anxiety, a sense of hopelessness and purpose in daily life. Yoga is called "the fountain of youth" because it rejuvenates the yogi by bringing greater ease to the body, mind and spirit. As soon as you begin practicing yoga, you will realize the benefits of life instantly.
You will improve your strength, flexibility and concentration each time you practice. You will also feel refreshed and revitalized with a lighter and more comfortable mind and body. There are some misconceptions of yoga. You do not have to be flexible or in shape to begin yoga. Yoga is not easy and it is challenging on many levels physically, emotionally and mentally. Yoga is not about twisting your body into a pretzel pose. It is more about what your experience than what you achieve. Yoga is a guru practice that requires money to be sent. Yoga is boring. A mind that stops learning is a dead one. Practicing yoga and meditation awakens the mind to learn about us and our perceptions that create our world.
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