SMALL HISTORY OF YOGA

We use the word “yoga” today, but where does it come from? From the Sanskrit root “yug” which gives the idea to unite, to connect the heart, the body, and the spirit. It expresses the idea of unifying body and mind, exterior, and interior to find harmony.

Yoga, in its original form, comes from Indian civilization. It already existed in ancient times, as a natural remedy and adjuvant to go through periods of suffering and find joy and lost happiness. To go even further, one must know that yoga is one of the six high philosophical systems of India. It is located in some texts under the name “darsana,” meaning “to take a look at the world.”

Over the centuries, the traditions and practices of yoga have continued to evolve. India, which is the cradle, continues to use yoga at different scales. It is not uncommon to see him taught in schools as gymnastics or more thoroughly by spiritual teachers.

Our Western society has mostly seized this discipline. Affectionate in gyms and recreation centers, it has become a palliative of our hectic lifestyles, giving relaxation, relaxation, and harmony to those who practice it.

THE BENEFITS OF YOGA

Yoga is today suitable for all types of audiences. From the young dynamic to the child, through the elderly and the pregnant woman, the discipline meets multiple needs and more or less deep.

For its practice, no need to be very flexible or to have already the capacity to relax, the techniques and lessons make it possible gradually to acquire the desired harmony. Yoga is a formidable weapon against stress, anxiety, insomnia, musculoskeletal problems, but can also be practiced just to stay healthy.

THE MECHANISMS OF YOGA

If teachers do not always reveal their secrets, the practice of yoga is still based on exercises mixing breathing, meditation, and relaxation.

The breathing is slow, regular, and soothing. Fluid, it flushes out toxins from the body and brings a boost of energy and vitality to the body and mind. Have you ever noticed that breathing and emotions are closely related? Yoga soothes them both.

Relaxation is induced by deep relaxation exercises that connect the body and mind. Tensions are gradually being erased and the adverse effects of stress-driven away. Finally, meditation is slowly developed by the practice of yoga. It allows one to learn to live the present moment and to reach a state of absolute calm and well-being.

THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF YOGA

Depending on the desired effects, some types of yoga are more or less suitable:

• To cope with stress, anxiety or even a temporary depression, we prefer laughter yoga, nidra yoga or hate-yoga;

• to overcome insomnia and sleep disorders, we prefer yoga nidra or yogalates;

• To manage your lack or overflow of energy, we prefer kundalini yoga;

• To shape your figure, lose weight or exercise, you will prefer power yoga or Bikram yoga;

• To develop one’s meditation skills and to seek spirituality, one will prefer Sivananda yoga or kriya yoga.

There are also many forms of yoga adapted to a particular audience, such as the child, the senior, or the pregnant woman.