Yoga, a long forgotten activity

Yoga refers to traditional physical, mental and spiritual disciplines originating in India, whose goal is the attainment of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility (Courtesy : Wikipedia) . 

It really makes my heart swell with pride to read the above, in which it's mentioned that Yoga originated in India. And I being the citizen of India, I'm very proud to be born in a country which is a land of multi-cultured, multi-linguistic people, with various traditions, but united inspite of such diversity. 

Yoga, which is performed all over the world dates back to have originated 26,000 years ago. There are people who perform it on a regular basis and have reaped huge benefits out of it. The deadliest of  diseases are claimed to have been cured by regularly practicing yoga. Yoga is a discipline that one should cultivate in their lifestyle and make it their regime. 

I have learnt Yoga. I used to take up yoga classes early mornings everyday, 3 years ago. But, later as usual the procrastination and the laziness overtook. Once in a while when I remember that I should start overall again, I pick my yoga mat, go to the terrace and do all the asanas beginning with pranayama and kapaalabhaati. And I'll be hyperactive that day with my energy levels reaching their highest. Inspite of knowing about all the benefits that will be accompanied by putting a little effort by stretching our body, why is it that Yoga becomes a long forgotten activity for many of us who fail to practice it regularly. And later complain saying we did not have enough resources to spend just fifteen minutes everyday. 

We give many a excuses like:

* There is no proper place where I can do yoga

* I'm suffering from so & so ailment that's why I'll drop it for today and continue it from tomorrow, and that tomorrow will never come 

* And more concerned we will be about what people may think of us. They may arrive at a conclusion that we have turned towards Yoga maybe because we're suffering from some disease. 

And so on... 

 

This attitude will not help us in the longer run. We need to change it today, why today, NOW! As I've written in my post U.P.O.D., lets under promise that we shall build our schedules such that we can fit-in atleast 15 minutes of Yoga in the schedule. Since 15 minutes in a day is not a big deal, it's something which we are under promising. But actually speaking, when I say 15 min seems like 'not a big deal', you'll realize how big a deal it is when at the end of the day you review your activities and find that you haven't found the time for a 15 minute workout. 

Let's workout and stay healthy. I shall write yet another post someday describing about the asanas that are a part of Yoga and their benefits. 

Till then, take good care by adopting a healthy lifestyle. :) 

-Cheers!

Priyal