Why Practice Yoga?
In his book, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga , Deepak Chopra explains, " Yoga is a practical system to awaken human potential. It does not require you to believe in a set of principles in order to reap its benefits. On the contrary, the regular practice of yoga naturally generates a healthy belief system based upon your direct experience of the world through a more flexible nervous system. Perform yoga poses on a regular basis and your mind and emotions will change."
I can attest to the truth of his statements because of my personal experience. My yoga mat is a magic carpet, a safe haven in an often unpredictable and chaotic world. By showing up, unrolling the mat and committing to a daily practice, I have reaped its benefits. I don’t practice for hours a day. I try to make it to a class once a week and practice 20-40 minutes at home most days, but sometimes five minutes for a down dog is all I manage. And it’s been enough to help me:
- Cure my back pain and sciatica attributed to herniated disks
- Eat better
- Lose weight
- Alleviate headaches
- Feel calm and balanced most of the time
- Be more patient and centered in my life
- Cultivate concentration and focus
- Manage stress
- Feel simultaneously relaxed and energized
- Be kinder to myself and others
- Gain strength and flexibility
- Slow down and be in the moment
- Sleep better
- Trust my intuition
- Cope with loss
- Develop more confidence
No other form of exercise has ever come close to helping me in so many way. So I continue to practice and encourage others to give it a chance.
I love teaching yoga to beginners, seeing them change, hearing them describe the positive impact it has on their lives.
When you are ready for a total work-out and work-in of your body, mind, and spirit, give yoga a try.
Why Practice Yoga?
In his book, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga , Deepak Chopra explains, " Yoga is a practical system to awaken human potential. It does not require you to believe in a set of principles in order to reap its benefits. On the contrary, the regular practice of yoga naturally generates a healthy belief system based upon your direct experience of the world through a more flexible nervous system. Perform yoga poses on a regular basis and your mind and emotions will change."
I can attest to the truth of his statements because of my personal experience. My yoga mat is a magic carpet, a safe haven in an often unpredictable and chaotic world. By showing up, unrolling the mat and committing to a daily practice, I have reaped its benefits. I don’t practice for hours a day. I try to make it to a class once a week and practice 20-40 minutes at home most days, but sometimes five minutes for a down dog is all I manage. And it’s been enough to help me:
No other form of exercise has ever come close to helping me in so many way. So I continue to practice and encourage others to give it a chance.
I love teaching yoga to beginners, seeing them change, hearing them describe the positive impact it has on their lives.
When you are ready for a total work-out and work-in of your body, mind, and spirit, give yoga a try.