Why is this Blog called – “Yoga Within”?
Yoga creates relaxation and peace
Yoga is more than a combination of strength and flexibility centered body postures. It is a complete philosophy – and ultimately a very personal one. I firmly believe that no two people will view yoga the same way because it is an internal journey. That’s why this Website is called “Yoga Within”. We will be exploring the use of yoga as a way to view the world and quiet the chattering internal mind.
This is an important philosophy for everyone to follow, but it is particularly important for professionals in any field. Most professionals tend to “live inside their head”, and often our thoughts can torture us. Yoga focuses on relaxation, harmony and inner peace, and can serve as an important tool to distance us from the chattering monkey inside our head. With calmness and peace comes clarity. With clarity comes fewer mistakes and more intuitively correct decisions both personally and professionally.
It has been documented that yoga has many health benefits and can actually relieve certain physical and emotional ailments like back pain, fatigue and depression. Yoga creates regular feelings of well-being. The precise movements and postures required in yoga tend to draw the mind away from problems and into the present moment. This immediately relieves stress while toning the muscles.
In the ensuing posts, we will be exploring and defining yoga. What is yoga? What is the most common form of yoga in the west, and what can it do for you? You are invited to participate in this conversation and this exploration.