Why do I practice yoga?
Early in the morning
before the sun comes up, before the birds start chirping, before the majority
of the people I know are out of bed; I am working to find my center and reflect
on the days past and the days to come. Early
morning meditation and yoga are the best ways to begin the day and prepare
yourself, both physically and mentally for what is to come.
I have always been
conscious of my health and wellbeing. I
grew up as a gymnast and in my mid twenty’s found yoga as a way to benefit my
mind, body, and spirit. I live by the
five living principles that make up the ethical and moral foundations of yoga,
the Yama’s: Satya, truth; Ahimsa, nonviolence;
Asteya, not stealing; Bramacharya, self-control and sexual responsibility;
and Aparigraha, not grasping. The observance of the yamas, have helped me attain a
healthy sense of wholeness.
I believe that spiritually is
about living a happy life and one that is spent consciously living in the
moment. Having the Yama’s sense of
spiritually brings me inner strength to manage the difficult situations that
come up in today’s society. An established
sense of self has helped bring my inner peace outward towards the world. Yoga has helped me discover a higher
consciousness and how the mind, body, and spirit can be fulfilled though the
unity of all of them from within.
I am truly passionate
about helping others find the path to better health, wellness, and spirituality
through yoga. I was able to become aware
of the whole body, improve my breathing, increase strength, balance and
flexibility, and begin learning alignment and modifications through the
practice of yoga. Since I became aware
of my desires, wants and needs through yoga and worked to align my behavior to
match these desires; I have been able to work towards personal peace and
serenity.
Yoga is a great way to
achieve self-realization, work to find solitude, and asceticism. I have found the benefits from yoga are
exponential. I encourage everyone to try
yoga, whether it is for enjoyment, health purposes, or for spirituality. In combination with a healthy lifestyle, yoga
is a wonderful supplement your body will thank you for.
Namaste