What Can You Expect From Doing Yoga
What Can You Expect From Doing Yoga?
If you wish to derive many benefits from performing yoga then you will need to first pick the correct type which also means learning about both the spiritual aspects and also the physical side to this ancient discipline. Pure yoga of course is something that involves learning about an equal mix of philosophy and physical exercises and this in turn means that not only will you need to master the different poses and postures but you must also attune your mind to take in a new set of beliefs which include shunning violence and not being too covetous. In addition, it the philosophical side, it also means learning to contemplate and meditate.
No Need For Philosophy
However, for people living in the Westernized world the philosophical side of this ancient art form will be less appealing as they are more intent on using exercises as a way to becoming physically fitter. For them the Asana yoga is the best choice as it is a form that involves many different postures that provide suitable physical benefits.
You can also use yoga to obtain medical benefits though not everyone agrees that these benefits actually accrue to every practitioner of this art form. There are those enthusiasts that believe in the life energy (prana) and so will expect that by practicing different postures they will get to improve the flow of life energy which will become more positive and so benefits the body considerably.
At the very least, performing yoga will help in improving the blood supply to various parts of the body and it also will make the muscles stretch and become more flexible and in addition there will also be less pressure on the bones.
The benefits of yoga are discernible and anyone that has practiced it will readily acknowledge benefitting immensely. Some famous celebrities include Eddie George and the NBA All-Star Kevin Garnett as well as HHL All-Star Sean Burke. In addition, Dallas Page, a professional grade wrestler too has benefited immensely from yoga; so much so that he even tailored the exercises to suit his needs and these tailored exercises are being marketed by him as the “Yoga for Regular Guys.”
This ancient art form has been practiced for more than six thousand years though only in the recent past has it evolved into its present form which is that of being more exercise oriented; and less philosophically oriented. Most modern versions are Ashtanga yoga are being marketed as power yoga in which practitioners combine various techniques of breathing with stretching exercises to help build strength in the body. Yoga also aids in sexual performance through creating more sexual arousal in the practitioner.
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