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Alright, yoga has gained popularity worldwide, and everyone recognizes the benefits of moving, stretching, strengthening, and relaxing the body. Often, yoga classes serve as an alternative to gymnastics or aerobics, with a bit more allure due to their exotic touch. Many see a yoga instructor as simply a fitness trainer without the exercise machines.
If you agree with this view and want to maintain it, feel free to stop reading this article now.
Yoga is so much more than that! Have you ever attended a class led by a teacher who completed their Yoga Teacher Training in India, or learned from someone who studied directly from an authentic source rather than from a book? It’s okay if your instructor hasn’t been to India, but they should know yoga’s origins and essence. Yoga isn’t just about making your body as flexible as possible; it involves the mind and spirit too! Did you know that some yoga workshops dedicate only a quarter of their time to physical exercises, and yet they are incredibly profound experiences?
There is so much to explore in yoga: Pranayama (breathing exercises), eye exercises, Asanas, meditation Self-realization and meditation (yoga for the mind) - Peter Cajander allowed us to publish this part from his book Fragments of Reality. It talks about life from a personal perspective covering areas ranging from self-realization, meditation, stress, happiness, death, and everyday living. Peter is a writer, philosophical thinker, entrepreneur, strategy consultant, business executive, and author to name a few titles. He has been… , and ancient techniques that remain deeply relevant to our modern lives. So why do many yoga teachers neglect these other aspects?
One theory is that society and public opinion tend to focus on the physical aspect of yoga. There is not enough appreciation for the benefits of different breathing techniques, meditation is often seen as an activity for those with ample time, and if you don’t have time for that, why would you care about ancient wisdom? Today’s busy lives leave little room for these other elements, so many people seek yoga solely for physical fitness Explore The Religious Edges Of Yoga - Yoga is an ancient practice for maintaining physical and mental fitness. The benefits of yoga are vast and continue to be discovered almost every day. These benefits encompass physical, mental, emotional, spiritual aspects, and natural healing. Yoga has evolved over centuries in ancient India. The earliest records of this practice are found in ancient Hindu… .
Yoga teachers who include meditation and ancient wisdom in their classes may fear losing students who think it’s a waste of time. Or perhaps they don’t fully understand the benefits themselves? Some teachers may discreetly incorporate philosophical principles, wary of challenging their busy, successful students.
Don’t let yoga become gymnastics with incense sticks! Instead, let others know why they should attend a yoga workshop that delves into the practice’s background and how it can enrich their lives. Thousands of years ago, people faced similar challenges with focus and the desire for love, fulfillment, and spiritual connection. The solutions they discovered and documented are found in yoga’s ancient wisdom. Share this knowledge, and you may find that people are eager to learn, having searched for answers in the busy corporate world with little success.
Yoga teachers, please don’t hide your knowledge of this ancient wisdom. Don’t let the stress and chaos of modern life overshadow these valuable teachings. Instead, embrace and share yoga authentically and genuinely, as it was originally intended.
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