Yoga is an ancient art and modern science. The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’, meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to yoke’ or ‘to unite’. Over a period of time, yoga has evolved as therapeutic yoga consists of asanas, pranayama and savasana.
Asana is a body posture or position that is steady and comfortable. Pranayama is the conscious awareness of breath: the life force that both energizes and relaxes the body. Savasana helps in relaxation of the body and mind. It’s an integral function of body, mind and soul.
Yoga has its roots in philosophical context too. In the modern world, yoga as a lifestyle, it’s not about practicing asanas or sitting in one corner to do meditation. It’s a way of living through guided process. By practicing yoga religiously helps one to develop self – discipline and self – awareness. It makes one aware about what we speak, feel and act.
Yoga is a mind game. Activating body and mind at a time develops sportive spirit and brings involvement in every aspects of life. Life is a game; playing it to the fullest is the essence of life. Yoga helps to activating the mind in clarity thinking, makes to understand the reality of situations, accept the things which can be changed or not and expect nothing. It really works at a grass root level to weed unwanted things, prepare the mind to sow good thoughts and reap the fruit of inner peace and happiness.
Yoga is a magic. It’s a way of living. A visible shift in lifestyle changes makes it evident to follow a self – disciplined life. Few practice tips are waking up early in the morning, ME time – physical activity; connect with inner self; spiritual time; hobby time and happy time. Away from screen time, connect with nature and knowing the purpose of life is the key to balance personal and professional life.
There is no special time to practice yoga. Structured and disciplined lifestyle becomes the yoga lifestyle.
Yoga helps to balance mind and body. A sound mind is in a sound body. The functions are interlinked. It’s paramount to hear what our body and mind says.
Yoga helps to listen and act accordingly. It connects our body and mind to the cosmic energy. Such transformation is the power of yoga.
The theme for this year International Yoga Day is “Yoga for Heart”. Rhythmic function of the heart keep one’s going in life. It has a deep inner meaning, saying that take care of your mind to take care of your heart. Mind is a place to keep good memories and moments. Heart is a place to cherish healthy mind and healthy body.
Listen to the rhythmic movements of your life to maintain peace and harmony in life.
Chellam Narendiran
#HappyMind #HappyLife, Srijan Counselling Services
+91 – 98433 14949
The Magical Power of Yoga
