Yoga Questions and Answers
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1) Yoga studio or not? Or why would I want to develop my own practice?
Traditionally Yoga is practiced in seclusion (a cave) i.e. in a quite little room in our own homes- our shrine. But one should have a good enough foundation by learning from an experienced and authentic teacher in order to correctly practice by them selves.
2) Why are there so many different Yoga styles?
There are many different forms of yoga such as Mantra Yoga, Bhakti(love & devotion) Yoga, Raja Yoga, Jnana(knowledge) Yoga etc. but when you take into consideration the physical aspect i.e. asanas(postures), there are no styles.
Ashthanga literally means eight (ashtha) limbs(anga) and one of them is Asana, Raja yoga also means the eight limbs as structured by sage Patanjali, Hatha yoga comprises the first four limbs of Raja yoga and all yoga is geared towards the awakening of Kundalini (the creative life force or Prana).
3) What about advanced techniques? What is advanced yoga?
Certainly there are certain advanced techniques and short cuts, physical as well as mental, that lead to the awakening of Kundalini but they are given only to prepared students, otherwise these advanced techniques can harm people severely on a mental and physical level.
An advanced yoga class is when the movement is coordinated with each breath and during the asanas mantra repetition is applied to keep completely focused to still one’s mind.
4) What about Hot Yoga?
Yoga is all about balance and natural living. Any extreme goes against the principles of yoga. Asanas (postures) and Pranayamas (breathing exercises) should be performed in a clean, quiet, well ventilated room or in the open air. Asanas should be performed only to the extent that is comfortable; overstraining should be avoided. Patience, perseverance and regularity ensure success.
5) Is yoga better than fitness?
If you are looking for temporary fitness then gyms, boot camps is all right. If you want to become physically as well as mentally strong and confident then you could learn and practice martial arts, which again has its foundations in yoga. If expressing your spirit in the form of dance brings you joy then dance is best for you. The key point is that any activity done with pure intentions results in joy & brings healing to your mind, body and spirit. A happy heart indeed brings true healing. But if you want everything i.e. Health, Strength, everlasting peace and happiness also look pretty as Yoga slows down the aging process period of time and makes you glow from inside out, then Yoga is the best for you.
6) Do you have to be flexible to do Yoga?
No, a person who is not very flexible but stretches with correct breathing and right attitude will benefit as much as a person who is super flexible
Traditionally Yoga is practiced in seclusion (a cave) i.e. in a quite little room in our own homes- our shrine. But one should have a good enough foundation by learning from an experienced and authentic teacher in order to correctly practice by them selves.
2) Why are there so many different Yoga styles?
There are many different forms of yoga such as Mantra Yoga, Bhakti(love & devotion) Yoga, Raja Yoga, Jnana(knowledge) Yoga etc. but when you take into consideration the physical aspect i.e. asanas(postures), there are no styles.
Ashthanga literally means eight (ashtha) limbs(anga) and one of them is Asana, Raja yoga also means the eight limbs as structured by sage Patanjali, Hatha yoga comprises the first four limbs of Raja yoga and all yoga is geared towards the awakening of Kundalini (the creative life force or Prana).
3) What about advanced techniques? What is advanced yoga?
Certainly there are certain advanced techniques and short cuts, physical as well as mental, that lead to the awakening of Kundalini but they are given only to prepared students, otherwise these advanced techniques can harm people severely on a mental and physical level.
An advanced yoga class is when the movement is coordinated with each breath and during the asanas mantra repetition is applied to keep completely focused to still one’s mind.
4) What about Hot Yoga?
Yoga is all about balance and natural living. Any extreme goes against the principles of yoga. Asanas (postures) and Pranayamas (breathing exercises) should be performed in a clean, quiet, well ventilated room or in the open air. Asanas should be performed only to the extent that is comfortable; overstraining should be avoided. Patience, perseverance and regularity ensure success.
5) Is yoga better than fitness?
If you are looking for temporary fitness then gyms, boot camps is all right. If you want to become physically as well as mentally strong and confident then you could learn and practice martial arts, which again has its foundations in yoga. If expressing your spirit in the form of dance brings you joy then dance is best for you. The key point is that any activity done with pure intentions results in joy & brings healing to your mind, body and spirit. A happy heart indeed brings true healing. But if you want everything i.e. Health, Strength, everlasting peace and happiness also look pretty as Yoga slows down the aging process period of time and makes you glow from inside out, then Yoga is the best for you.
6) Do you have to be flexible to do Yoga?
No, a person who is not very flexible but stretches with correct breathing and right attitude will benefit as much as a person who is super flexible