A Tribute to the age old art form of Yoga and its Preachers

Posted by Shaun Peter
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May 17, 2016
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Amidst the lush greenery, the mountain tops and with the sound of the river flowing by, a deep breath not only seems spiritual, but also uplifts you from all the emotional, mental and physical stress. Only sitting in the surroundings and breathing deep can have an impact so powerful that you will feel yourself transforming. Envision the impact yoga can have while in those surroundings.

Yog, or yoga, now as we know it is an ancient art, a tool to relieve all the stress out of the body for spiritual uplifting. It is an age old science, made up of various disciplines of the mind and body. Originated in India thousands of years ago, it has been effective in bringing positive results and overall betterment of health for countless number of people. The word Yoga comes from the Sanskrit verb Yuja, which means to connect, to culminate or to conquer. It is the connection of man with his surroundings.  It is the connection of the physical self with the soul. Coming together mind and body which elevates one from all the earthly desires and it takes them through the journey of enlightenment.

The term Yoga in itself has a broad horizon and the scope is beyond limits. Different types or schools of Yoga are present and each of them has its own benefits.

  • Bhaktiyoga (yoga through meditation)
  • Karmayoga (yoga through action)
  • Rajayoga (Raja or supreme Yoga)
  • Hathayoga (Yoga by balancing opposite principles of the body)
  • Dnyanayoga (Yoga through knowledge)

All these schools of yoga are not entirely different from each other but are like the small parts of a puzzle which fit in their own unique way. The purpose of all the schools is to elevate and enlighten the soul, it is only the medium that it is being done through varies.

The only one rule that needs to be followed while pursuing Yoga is that it should be done correctly to attain the maximum benefits. Just like any other art form, practicing it the right way under the guidance of a teacher will yield results beyond imagination. With the increasing awareness about the health benefits of Yoga, there are various Yoga centers and schools that have come up and are taking the level a notch higher with their state of the art facilities.

The wisdom of Yoga, is spreading around the world at a very fast pace and people understanding its importance. An exclusive Yoga teacher training in India can make you learn different aspects about yourself which you were not yet aware of. The passion and the fire that a teacher can generate in you will take you to the next level of human survival and will open the doors of the unknown where only a few have ever reached.
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