In the West, yoga has always been surrounded by a certain mystique, but today it is gaining more ground, and more and more people are becoming interested in its spiritual side. However, the Western thinker initially seeks physical activity and does not wish to delve into the unique, possibly incomprehensible world of yoga. And that is perfectly fine. Yoga complements any other form of exercise perfectly and protects against injuries.
Even after a short period of practice, one can feel relief in many areas: no constant headaches, no exhaustion, blood pressure normalises, body weight stabilises, back pain disappears, and somehow the neighbour becomes friendlier. For some reason, a multitude of positive changes begin to occur in life.
Yoga cannot be divided. The asanas are closely linked with breathing exercises and relaxation. This is the true essence of these excellent Eastern practices. While performing them, we must pay attention to our breathing. Each asana exerts its truly beneficial effect through the practiced breathing during it. And this is what makes the Western yogi feel increasingly better. They can focus on nothing else but what they are doing. They forget the worries of their everyday life and surprisingly enjoy an increasingly healthier psyche. They feel better and happier.
Yoga is essentially a way of life: movement and breathing in synchronisation. A crucial component of this special, wonderful form of exercise is relaxation, which truly calms the mind.
Yoga is, therefore, a complex method that, beyond physical health, also strives for mental harmony and places great value on self-awareness. This science is a lifelong journey to our deeper self.
