Yogic Phenomenon: Dr.VasundharaDoraswamy
The Sanskrit word `yoga` means `union,` and practicing yoga ultimately brings one back in touch with the state of union, or oneness, that exists at the core of every being.
Yoga includes postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation, and meditation as the core of the practice. The purpose of yoga is to be to be easeful, peaceful and useful. Yoga has been helpful in removing symptoms of disease and chronic pain in the body, which seems to work if the practitioner keeps up a regular practice.
A brief summarization of Yoga:
Yoga includes postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation, and meditation as the core of the practice. The purpose of yoga is to be to be easeful, peaceful and useful. Yoga has been helpful in removing symptoms of disease and chronic pain in the body, which seems to work if the practitioner keeps up a regular practice.
Svaroopa Yoga and Iyengar Yoga are styles to seek if you are worried about some physical problem. Ashtanga, Bikram and Power Yoga have been curative for athletes, runners and people with other injuries it can be related to vigorous practice with an intense workout - you will move from pose to pose continuously and are likely to feel great afterward. Do yoga very mindfully to make sure you don`t make any problem worse. If you like chanting, try Kundalini or Sivananda Yoga. Kundalini has a focus on the breath, and is a moving, somewhat energetic practice
Yoga was originally designed as a means to calm the body and prepare for meditation.In a typical class, you gently perform (without strain) a series of postures (asanas), breathing practices, deep relaxation and meditation and at the end of most of the class one does the savasana or corpse pose. You will lie on your back and breathe mindfully in a totally relaxed but aware state and feel the wonderful effects of doing yoga.
My advice for someone who is looking forward to starting yoga is -Go ahead and experiment, and go to different classes and try different yoga videos to get the flavor of styles you might want to try and enjoy the journey of transformation which begins on the mat as you move into your first yoga postures. Regularly practicing it will make you fall in love with yoga and the benefits on your body, mind, and spirit.