It’s probably no exaggeration to say that yoga has become a trend that has reached every corner of the world in an attempt to make it a lifestyle for the common man. You may agree or disagree with me, but there is no denying that yoga has emerged as a winner all over the world, adding more muscle to the growing number of people practicing this ancient practice. However, do you also believe that yoga has truly made the ordinary person do extraordinary things, that are very close to the mind-body-spirit connection?
Think about it. Each and every one of us has a personal story of gratitude, inspired by yogic principles. Some times it was an accident; many times, it was just the possibility of preventing the journey in a way where we can make a difference. But if we can think of one, it is that of Mrs Meena Dabir who has made it her mission to promote yoga for patients in general hospitals. She does this with little resources but a lot of sincerity and zest. She only wants people who live through pain and life-threatening diseases to know the possibilities of yoga and how important it is. She never charges a cent. A yogi herself, what keeps her going is the fact that she has got an important message that she wants to give out to the people.
On the whole, one can see that yoga has the potential to end pain and heal not only humans but also animals, and definitely humans are the ones that continue to be its prime target. The relationship between yoga and its effect on our minds and bodies is quite obvious, but we also see that it has a positive influence on any other inanimate object or device that has its own life of its own. We can only think of this when we realise how co-dependent we have been on the creation of this world itself. Our behaviour is a reflection of how we view the world around us.
Yoga is not only for healthy body and mind but also has an impact on how you perceive the world around you. You cannot clearly point out the causes of any disease, but you can certainly see that after practicing yoga for a long time, you could not ignore the fact that there are times in your life where you feel like that little girl from India, braving a river that hurts and biting into a hot cup that suffocates your mouth. But this cannot be the case anymore; thanks to the scientific research done on yoga. Today, with the assistance of an efficient system of rational principles and real research conducted on hundreds of thousands of people, there is no doubt that your reaction to the things around you is much better today than when you start practicing yoga. Your life is a balanced place where the negative side effects that are present are at their minimum and the positive ones are at their maximum.
More importantly, this way of life has also helped many heal various illnesses that they may have been facing. The middle-aged man who developed a rare muscle condition and couldn’t get it checked, actually benefits from yoga. His life is very important and he cannot ignore the most important thing of the world. And thanks to yoga, he is actually able to balance and overcome his condition by examining the value of life and the outcome it provides to everyone.
Yoga means ‘centeredness’ and it can be applied to all aspects of your life. By giving an extra direction to what you are already doing, one can feel more than anything else that yoga is a life-skill that can be applied to any kind of life that we find ourselves in. To him, yoga is not only a physical skill, but also a holistic approach in which you can integrate all aspects of life and make it a living one for yourself. When you feel at your best, you look at your life through a different perspective and that is when you will see that yoga helps you find beauty in your body, mind and spirit at all times. Just like any other art, yoga has become a tool to protect yourself and through its benefits you can find love in your life. Don’t be amazed by the statistics about this vital training. If you can learn the basics of yoga, there are no limitations to what you can do with it. People who never thought they would get through a nightmare and still find their way are also real Yoga champions. The power is yours. Teach yourself yoga. And then you too can be the change that you want to see.
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