Sunday, March 12, 2017

At A Yoga Studio Orange CA Devotees Find Inner Peace

At A Yoga Studio Orange CA Devotees Find Inner Peace


by Kimberly Butler


Swami Vivekanada, a philosopher from India, hit the US and Canada like a storm in the last part of the eighteenth century, never expecting the spectacular results to the new philosophy he was advocating. He talked about Asana, a philosophy that was designed to improve the minds, bodies and souls of people, all in one go. It took off immediately and is today one of the most popular activities in the world. At any yoga studio Orange CA citizens and millions of others elsewhere practise Asana to this day.

Despite its immense popularity, there are still many misconceptions about Asana. Many people think it is nothing but an eastern discipline that involves complicated stretching exercises. Others think that it is a religion and that believers are determined to convert people to this religion. This is, of course, not what Asana is all about. It is truly a discipline that focus upon the holistic growth of its practitioners.

While Asana is not all about stretching exercises, stretching and various poses do form part of it. These poses and exercises are tools that not only strengthen the muscles and improve overall flexibility, but they also contribute to increased spirituality. There are numerous different exercises and poses, none of them seen as superior. Some are very easy to master and others require much more physical effort.

One of the main attractions of Asana is the fact that it is not competitive. Each practitioner proceeds to learn new poses and stretching routines at his own pace. Classes typically consist of members at many different levels of competency but this is not seen as a disadvantage at all. Then there is the fact that Asana can be practised by almost anybody, young and old, sick and healthy and even those with disabilities can benefit.

Asana has been studied empirically, formally and even informally. Many of these studies have focused on health. The good news is that all these studies have found that the discipline offers many definite health benefits. Arthritis sufferers, people with heart disease, those with muscle injuries, hypertension patients, people with mental ailments such as depression and anxiety all benefit greatly soon after taking up Asana. It is common for doctors to recommend Asana to their patients.

It is extremely easy to take up Asana. There is a proliferation of clubs all over the world. It is not even necessary to be a member of a club because the discipline can be practised at home, out of doors or anywhere else, for that matter. However, beginners are advised to take a few classes to begin with. It will help them to get into a certain routine and it will put them into contact with others that can provide advice and encouragement.

There are many sources of help for those considering taking up Asana. Bookshops, the internet and discussion forums on social media can all provide much information and advice. There are many different approaches to this discipline and it is recommended that beginners spend some time on evaluating them before deciding what is best for them.

There are millions of devoted practitioners and their numbers grow all the time. These people say that they are fitter, healthier, more spiritual and happier since they took up Asana. They say that Asana has helped them to grow as individuals and to find a way of life that is fulfilling and satisfying.




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