An Explanation Of Yoga

The word 'yoga' derives from the Sanskrit word for a yoking or joining together, or bringing about a realisation of the oneness of body and mind. Particular attention is given to breathing, the work of gravity, and the releasing of unnecessary and unhelpful muscle contraction and tension. This allows for a lengthening of the spine and widening of the chest and creates more room for internal organs to function more freely and effectively. A feeling of well-being is thus enhanced.

For many people, yoga is primarily a spiritual practice in itself or part of their spiritual practice. Others turn to yoga to remedy physical pain, mental instability or emotional disturbances. Yoga is valuable for people of all ages and in all walks of life. It's a way of learning about your self and your current limitations. It's also a path to extending those limitations through releasing unnecessary ways of keeping yourself tense.

We can learn ways to:

• release tension
• allow the spine to lengthen
• awaken lazy muscles and calm busy ones
• breathe and move more freely
• increase flexibility and agility
• offload stress emotionally, physically and mentally
• increase lung capacity
• aid circulation

Yoga Philosophy

Yoga originated in the subcontinent of India thousands of years ago and, during its long history, has taken on many different forms. It was first found in the prehistoric Indus Valleys, in what is now known as Pakistan. Carvings of seated yoga positions were discovered and these positions are still practised to this day.

The first references which were discovered in writing, were found in the Vedas and written in the ancient language of Sanskrit; they are the hymns of the Aryan people. India’s philosophies and religious practices are rooted in the Vedas. As time developed, the Vedas then became known as the Upanishads - a text that is viewed as sacred and is still used and honoured today.

The word Upanishads translates as ‘sitting next to’ and appears to be noted as if handed from a teacher, a Guru, to a pupil. This style of education is very much a tradition and explains why so many different variations of yoga are taught today.

 

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