Yoga and spirituality : 5 things you may not have known!

Often when we see any form of exercise, we relate it to having physical health benefits, but little do we know that yoga not only gives physical benefits to the one practicing but also transcends spirituality into the practitioner.

Here are five things that you possibly didn’t know about yoga and spirituality:

1. Yoga practice may be positively associated with several aspects of spirituality. Once one practices yoga, one activates their senses rather than prime Chakras. This opens the door to new possibilities. One gets to know more and more about oneself, physically and mentally, and a connection to the power is drawn.

2. Many of the postures have deeper objectives that go beyond simple stretching and strengthening of muscles. The holistic effect that is attained through yoga enables practitioners to not only improve their physical strength and flexibility but also their emotions, mentality, and concentration.

3. The transformative practice of yoga invites balance and clarity into your life. This enhances the flexibility of thinking while releasing blockages held in the body, which in turn, can all aid in healing the soul.

4. Yoga is the union of mind, body, and nature. Deriving itself from the Sanskrit word “Yuj”, yoga means to join or unite as it rightly unites the mind and body creating perfect harmony and balance between individual and universal consciousness.

5. Reaching the ultimate level of consciousness takes time and practice. One cannot expect to achieve the highest level of consciousness and spirituality immediately when one dives into the practice of yoga. It takes time, effort, and patience to delve deeper and deeper into every layer of consciousness with consistency and resilience. You might think you’re not there but little do you know that every single day of your practice you are a step closer to what you can’t even fathom.