The Yoga rules

By James J. Jones

Yoga is an ancient mind-body unifying practice that originated in India but has now spread throughout the entire world. Although in India it is regarded as a religious practice, in the western world it has become a secular practice focusing on conditioning and toning the body, while calming the body and mind. While the dates of yoga's origination vary, experts have two estimations: one is that it began around 3,000 B.C.E, and the other is that it started as far as 8,000 B.C.E. Either way, yoga has withstood the test of time because this practice is proven to reduce stress, increase flexibility, improve breathing, calm the mind, tone the muscles, and increase longevity.

Anyone can practice yoga - literally! Despite age, flexibility, or any physical limitations, there is a type of yoga for everybody. Children's, geriatric, and prenatal yoga are all becoming very popular exercise classes in addition to the traditional yoga classes. There are many types of yoga (hence the wide array of classes to choose from), including but not limited to Kundalini, Jivamukti, Hatha, Bhakti, and more. There are even hybrid classes of yoga - for example, many classes now offer Yoga and Pilates classes mixed together. Some Aqua Yoga classes (combining swimming with yoga) are beginning to spring up around the country too!

The wide variety of yoga classes serve as a testament to the potency and benefits of practicing yoga. Besides becoming physically toned and lean, people report being able to breathe easier, to think more clearly, and to handle their emotions better. People with chronic pain routinely report having less pain, and people with concentration disorders are able to focus for longer periods of time. Appetites become controllable, sleep becomes deeper and uninterrupted, and many people become more creative! Effects of practicing Yoga can be felt immediately, which is another reason why yoga's popularity has surged in modern life's fast paced environment.

Yoga does not require many supplemental instruments to be effective. Instead of using cumbersome weights, certain types of shoes, or special outfits, yoga only requires comfortable clothing and a yoga mat. The yoga mat cushions the ground and makes practicing the poses very comfortable. Due to yoga's popularity, many businesses do sell specific yoga clothes, but any comfortable clothing will do.

In addition to practicing asanas (the Sanskrit term for 'yoga poses'), most classes culminate with a meditation. Yoga is very concerned with unifying the body and mind, so while the physical poses do wonders for the body, the meditations provide respite for the mind. This balance is lacking in other forms of exercise. While practicing yoga, not only will physical prowess increase, but mental abilities will skyrocket as well.

Yoga can be practiced almost anywhere, and at anytime (although some places and times are more conducive to certain people than others). People enjoy the flexibility yoga offers - a person can take yoga classes, learn from e-books, follow DVD's, or practice solely on their own. Yoga is a wonderful way to transform physical appearances and mental stability, and anyone can partake in this powerful exercise!

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