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The vivid realms of yoga revolves around controlling, uniting and strengthening the mind, body and soul. So, what exactly Yoga is? And can we put reins to our mind through yogic exercises? |
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| Author: Parampreet Kaur |
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What is Yoga?
The word ‘Yoga’ comes from the Sanskrit language word ‘yuj’ meaning by ‘to yoke or to unite’. An ancient Indian body of knowledge, Yoga is about the union of a person’s own consciousness with the universal consciousness.
According to ancient yogis, in order for a man to be in harmony with himself and his environment; he has to integrate the body, the mind, and the spirit. For integrating these three; there must be a balance among emotion, action, and intelligence. And to achieve and maintain this balance, the Yogis formulated a way that is done through Exercise, Breathing, and Meditation - the three pillars of Yoga.
Yoga Exercise is a program of physical postures designed to align the skin, muscles and bones. It purifies the body, improves circulation and stimulates the abdominal organs, hereby generally resulting to better health. It is also practiced to provide the physical strength and stamina to the body, which is required for long periods of meditation. The ‘asanas’ or postures are also designed to open many channels of the body especially the main channel - the spine, for free flow of energy.
Breathing Techniques were developed based on the concept that breath is the source of life. In Yoga, it is also called ‘Pranayama’ or the science of breath control. It is a technique of proper breathing that induces more oxygen to the blood and to the brain and to control ‘prana’ or the vital life of energy. ‘Pranayama Yoga’ goes hand in hand with asanas and also it helps preparing the mind for the next step – Meditation.
Meditation is the practice by which there is constant observation of mind. It is an introduction to mindfulness, or the state of nonreactive, receptive awareness. There is a general misconception that in Meditation, your mind has to go blank. It doesn't have to be so. It requires you to focus your mind at one point and make it still in order to perceive the ‘self’. You will achieve greater sense of purpose and strength of will through the practice of Meditation. It also helps you achieve a clearer mind, improve your concentration, and discover the wisdom and tranquility within you.
By designing physical poses and breathing techniques that develop awareness of our body, Meditation helps us focus and relieves us from our everyday stress.
How it Works?
First of all, it is not easy to bring your mind and thoughts to a single focal point. It may be simple enough to empty your mind of thoughts but to prevent them from coming is a lot harder. It comes with a practice, determination and patience. Here are few tips to get started with the simple meditaion:
• Practice in clean and quite place.
• Sit comfortably in an upright but relaxed position. Your clothes should also be comfortable.
• Stretch a little and warm up by doing asanas and pranayama.
• Close your eyes and empty your mind of all thoughts.
• Bring your attention to your nostrils and breathe slowly. As you breathe, notice the subtle sensation of cool air passing into, and warm air passing out of, your nose. Maintain your attention to every breath. Staying relaxed and mentally alert; become curious about each passing one as if it were your first.
• If your attention wanders, simply notice the distraction and patiently return to the sensation of the breath. Your ability to stay present deepens by consistently returning to the current moment.
Meditation requires discipline, determination and patience. You won’t get it on the first try, but with constant practice and exercises, you will eventually experience a development in your physical and mental health.
About Author
Parampreet is a Freelance Content Writer with a vast experience in creating keyword rich content for websites, blogs, feature articles on various topics.
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