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| "Meditation may not be able to turn that one big, busy street called life into a park, but it might just help you stop and see the flowers around the corner." |
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Yoga is a 5000-year old practice which is done by a lot of people. It continues to evolve through the years to meet the needs of every individual. Nowadays, there are different forms of Yoga. Though most styles have common roots, each has its own unique features.
Six Branches of Yoga
- Hatha Yoga or Yoga of Postures
- Bhakti Yoga or Yoga of Devotion
- Raja Yoga or Yoga of Self-Control
- Jnana Yoga or Yoga of the Mind
- Karma Yoga or Yoga of Service
- Tantra Yoga or Yoga of Rituals
Yoga in Your Life
You may ask, "Is Yoga for me?"
Definitely, yes! Yoga is for anyone who is willing to learn its ways and ideas. It does not actually require any special equipment or clothing. What it requires is your will to have a healthier, stress-free self.
Meditation is one of the Five Principles of Yoga. It is the practice by which there is constant observation of the mind. It requires you to focus your mind at one point and make your mind still in order to perceive the 'self'. Through the practice of Meditation, you will achieve a greater sense of purpose and strength of will. It also helps you achieve a clearer mind, improve your concentration, and discover the wisdom and tranquility within you.
According to Dr. Joan Borysenko, a pioneer in the field of mind/body medicine, Meditation is anything that brings us to the present and keeps us there. This makes Meditation easy for us to incorporate into our lives.
Meditating is an efficient and effective technique that helps us control our mind and relax our bodies. It does not only make us more conscious about what's happening around us but we also become aware of what's happening within ourselves. |
