When you think of yoga, do you think of some mystical monk contorting into awkward poses on the highest most peaks of the Himalayas? If you do, you are not far from the truth.

That is pretty much the same perception most people had. That is until the modern world caught on to some of the outstanding benefits of Yoga.

Yoga is an ancient art of meditation and exercise that has its roots in religion and mysticism. The original purposes of Yoga were liberation of the self from worldly desires and the attainment of a state of spiritual perfection through the practice of various physical positions, breathing exercises, and mental conditioning.

Modern Yoga, however, does away with the mysticism and focuses more on the physical aspects of Yoga and it's health benefits.

Modern Yoga is most well known for it's physical benefits. One of the foundations of Yoga is incredible limberness and flexibility on par with that of a contortionist. The reason for this flexibility is that Yoga's primary means of exercise has less to do with shock and speed training like weight lifting and calisthenics, and more to do with various physical positions that stretch the body to it's utmost limits of suppleness.

Breathing exercises also figure prominently in Yoga, and certain breathing methods are taught for the various positions. These exercises increase one’s stamina and physical endurance because the breathing methods of Yoga maximize the flow of oxygen throughout the body. It also improves the Lung capacity and the efficiency of the lung's air sacs because the various positions taken stretch them out further so air reaches deeper into the lungs.

Meditation is another benefit of Yoga, which allows the mind to relax and work in a more focused and efficient fashion. One example includes letting go of all thoughts and letting your emotions flow through you without affecting you directly. Simply put, this is a form of self-hypnosis that improves self-control by allowing a person to acknowledge emotions without having to react to them, like those taught in modern self-help books.

As a result of these benefits, Modern Yoga is actually a perfect supplement to a lot of different physical arts. It can easily improve the performance of athletes whose skills rely on reflexes, speed, endurance and flexibility like runners, gymnasts and fencers.

For the non-athlete, Yoga creates both flexibility and strength along with cardiovascular health. It creates mental clarity and focus and emotional balance. It facilitates healing from injuries and is a wonderful way to create wellness.

So if you are looking for a form of exercise that will create mental, physical, and spiritual wellness while taking a more gentle approach than other forms of exercise such as running, calisthenics, or lifting weights, Modern Yoga is the way to go.

It de-mystifies the cover surrounding this ancient practice, honing it straight into today’s modern world. Put yourself in the hands of the wisdom of the ages while perfecting techniques for the fast-paced world you live in.

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