Absolute Yoga - Introduction and Guide for Beginners

Absolute Yoga - Introduction and Guide for Beginners

Introduction

Yoga is something different to most people. It’s quite diverse, and

practitioners have different expectations when they start. That’s

perfectly okay. Whether your goal is greater enlightenment, a more

toned and muscular body, or relief from disease, there’s a yoga for

you.

The philosophy of yoga has been around for 5,000 years. That’s an

undeniable staying power. Yoga is not just an ‘exercise’, it is a

philosophy, a way of thinking rather than a religion. In ancient

India, the word yoga meant union. It refers to a union of the entire

self – mind, body, and spirit.

This union is achieved through physical poses, frequently called

asanas, although asana is just one of the many types of yoga. These

poses are meant to heighten awareness of mind and body, which

makes yoga a natural corollary to meditation.

Today’s researchers are discovering the many benefits of yoga.

While it can increase spirituality, it also has the ability to heal many

ailments and diseases, especially stress, immune system disorders,

and heart problems. It also provides increased flexibility, which can

reverse the aging process.