Yoga – Science from The Motherland

Yoga is not just a workout, it’s about working on yourself

Each one of us are responsible for our choices and actions, in turn our health. What we fail to understand is that health is not merely the absence of disease. It’s a state of physical, mental and social wellbeing. But, deep down at the grass roots of Indian Philosophy, Health has another meaningful dimension of ‘spiritual’ wellbeing as well. Yoga, is a perfect blend of philosophy and health science. One who practices yoga would open up to a whole new perspective towards the way of living life.

The origin of Yoga dates back to ancient India, around 26000 years ago. Yet it has survived the test of time and has adapted itself to the modern civilization. The power of Yoga is so commendable that it has marked its presence all across the globe.

Yoga is an art of controlling the activities of the mind. The word itself exudes peace and tranquility. The underlying philosophy is that mind, body and soul are connected. It is believed that mind is the link between all sense organs and soul. Union between all the three would yield a blissful state of mind. In a nutshell, Yoga aims at ‘Healthy mind in a healthy body’.

Although originated in India, it is widely practiced abroad. With expanding disposable incomes and waistlines, Yoga seems to be a booming business, particularly in Europe, America, and Australia and of late in China too. It is the most sought after path to live a happy and contented life. A path to strike a balance between mind, body and soul. It’s a fact that our balance is often disrupted by our lifestyles. Choices about diet, exercise, profession and relationships, all have the potential to create physical, emotional or spiritual imbalances. Such imbalance causes lack of harmony and makes us more vulnerable to diseases. While people abroad realize the potential of Yoga, Indians often tend to overlook a miraculous healing philosophy right at their door step.

Inside out healing:

While Asanas work on body, meditation works on the mind – the origin of all thoughts, positive, negative, or grey. Meditation, helps channelize such thoughts in the right direction, while Asanas enable physical fitness. The mind does not just think, imagine, judge or analyze but is also immersed in subtle qualities such as peace, calmness and knowledge. Yoga helps to enrich these aspects of the mind while moderating aspects such as aggression, lethargy, idleness and apathy. Mastering, yoga would essentially be a qualification to live a wholesome life. Because, no matter where we are, our thoughts are reflected in our actions and actions reflect our personality as:

» Harmony within self, connection with our essential natures

» Harmony within the family and society

» Interconnectedness with the entire humanity

» Interconnectedness with all of creation

So, undoubtedly, Yoga is universal. It is possible for anybody who really wants it. But, it is 99% practice and 1% Theory. One who practices, treads on a path of rightful living- steady, wise, calm and healthy.