Every time I start to practice yoga, I wonder how I ever stopped. We all know the benefits of yoga for the mind, body and soul. When you push yourself to achieve those difficult-to-reach stretches, it feels like personal empowerment that is both rewarding and self-fulfilling. Yoga practice is your own precious time on the mat where no-one can interrupt or bother you. It is a peaceful space for you to breathe deeply and lose those negative feelings encroaching on your life.
Yoga has been around for centuries and is said to have first originated in ancient Hindu India. There are many different forms of yoga with Hatha being the most practised in the Western world. Although removed from the original yoga ethos that mainly teaches meditation, Hatha focuses predominantly on posture and strengthening the body as well as relaxing the mind through breathing and various other techniques.
What I love about yoga is that you can do it anytime and anywhere. All you need is space and time. Writing this, I am reminded that I must try to rediscover this age-old practice again. It is free to do yourself at home with multiple videos on Youtube and other social media platforms. Or why not try to find a good yoga class near you to get yourself back on the mat.
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