hongyi the yogi
YOGA | YOGA THERAPY
| yo·gi | \ ˈyō-gē \ 1. a person devoted to the study & practice of yoga [a contemporary definition] |
BENEFITS OF YOGAThe ultimate purpose of yoga is summed up in a traditional Sanskrit principle - Yogas chitta vritti nirodhah (Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 1:2) – yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind.
And with the assault of stimuli we are fed constantly, this practice of physical, mental & spiritual discipline from ancient India, has become more relevant to life today. A wonderful aid for our well-being, some physical and psychological benefits attributed to yoga include -
Considered a form of low impact exercise, its sequence and poses can be adjusted to meet the physical ability of a class, making it a relatively safe and holistic practice that most people can adopt to their lives for better physical, mental and emotional health.
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