By Yolanda Spearman
Many argue the origins of Yoga but most historians agree that it has a prehistoric origin. Yoga offers a systematic technique to bring harmony within the mind body and soul. It accomplishes its goal through various exercises or poses and breathing techniques. In the past Yoga represented a way of living and was deemed a type of religion. Yoga is said to have its roots in India. It is there that the Hindu priests practiced various forms of meditation, breathing and posses to give them complete balance. These priest know and Yogi's were often very strong, flexible and lived extremely long and healthy lives.
Western society adopted yoga as a very popular philosophy in the 70's and early 80's. During this time yoga prevailed as the supreme level of physical unity. Trends change rapidly and Yoga lost some of its glam our in the 90's with the surge of kickboxing, aerobics and various new bandwagons for the healthy conscious. Throughout the changes of societies taste buds for exercise came our love of good food. Westerners gained weight and experienced new disabling sicknesses and diseases. Insurance companies, city governments, and various communities banded together to try to find a solution to the obesity problem.
Now we see the resurgence of an old faithful philosophy. Yoga has regained the vigor it lost in the ninety's. There are new yoga centers in communities everywhere. One of the fastest growing businesses is the Yoga Shelter which is popping in many neighborhoods.
Yoga offers something that other exercises don't. It is gentle and it's all about you. Yoga uses stretches, breathing, heat, music and poses to achieve a supple and well toned body. Classes that utilize heat purge impurities from your system combined with the use of poses and breathing.
These classes are more physically demanding because room temperatures can reach in excess of 90 degrees. Most classes allow participants to establish their own limitations. It promotes serenity and inner peace.
Practicing yoga strengths the entire body and relaxes the mind. Seniors often find arthritic relief by doing yoga. There are classes that utilize props like a wall or a chair to make the poses more gentle on joints. Yoga can also promote fertility in women because the practice reduces stress.
This reduction of stress can encourage a woman's body to be more balanced which can influence her ability to conceive. The strengthening effects of yoga often improve sexual performance and pleasure. The poses grant ladies and men more flexibility and allow them to release pressures that may have prevented them from experiencing pure pleasure during intimacy.
As with any form of exercise, no matter how gentle, each person must understand their limitations. Yoga practice encourages individuals to understand their mind and body. It is a fantastic way to improve your health, have fun and lose weight. Yoga clears aways stress and welcomes positivity into your daily living.
Yolanda R. Spearmanhttp://www.helpfromyoga.com/
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