Many people believe that yoga is all about experiencing pure ecstasy
through the union of the mind, the soul, and the body. But most yoga
practitioners and teachers would agree that apart from providing
relaxation and peace, yoga is about the seemingly limitless capability
of a person to be in control and unite with him or her inner self. With
this in mind, more and more people—especially those who are having
trouble to get better sleep—is using this activity.
Most yoga practitioners believe that in one way or another, the
ancient discipline makes it possible for the breath, the mind, and the
senses to unite in creating balance. As defined, the word “yoga” is a
Sanskrit term which means “union or joining.” It is considered as almost
an ambiguous term because it encompasses a wide range of purely
physical disciplines to purely spiritual.
When people talk of yoga, the term “asana” is always mentioned. Asana
is known as one of the eight types of yoga wherein mental and spiritual
well being than are prioritized compared to physical endurance. Today,
the two words have become almost synonymous to modern-day yogis because
they embody the same concept: relaxation though meditation.
If you’re planning to practice yoga as a form of exercise and as a
means to get better sleep, it shouldn’t be as confusing as it seems
because you don’t need to learn all the concepts and philosophies behind
it. This ancient tradition that requires deep meditation has been
proven as an effective way to relax, what you need to learn are the
basic information you will need for you to apply the concept in your
everyday life.
Yoga for beginners
More and more people practice yoga nowadays so they can get better
sleep. But aside from that, other reasons why many people practice it is
because they can explore the almost limitless possibilities of yoga as
an ancient philosophy. They can also delve into its depths as a
meditative practice or for pure spiritual discipline. Or they can use
its philosophies as an exercise for you to be fit and healthy.
No matter what your reasons are, understanding your main objectives
and your level of interest can definitely help you find the right yoga
program. The first thing that you have to bear in mind before you
totally indulge in practicing yoga is setting and determining your
goals. You can do this by knowing first what are the possible health and
fitness benefits you can get from yoga. Most yoga practitioners agree
that the potential benefits of yoga may include the increase of strength
and flexibility, creation of balance as well as the improvement of
breathing and overall posture. On the spiritual aspect, yoga can serve
as an exercise that can help you soothe your nerves, calm your mind
while increasing your focal and concentration skills.
Next, undergo a general check-up. This is a sort of “SOP” before you
begin practicing yoga or any type of exercise program for that matter. A
check-up is important for you do discuss with your physician the
advantages and disadvantages of yoga in your total health and well
being. Since yoga involves physical endurance, you might also want to
visit an orthopedic before you undergo a class to avoid possible
injuries.
If you are planning to get better sleep through yoga, make sure that
you have a good yoga instructor who can attend to your needs, know your
physical and emotional limitations, know when is the best time suitable
for you to practice yoga, make sure that you begin with the easy yoga
poses before slowly advancing to the difficult positions, and make sure
that you wear the right kind of clothes and that you have the yoga
equipment you need like mats, foam blocks, and yoga pillows.
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