I strongly believe Yoga should be a practice for people from every walk of life, whether they are young or old or have physical limitations. There are several adaptations to suit each individual and help them achieve their full potential. I believe Yoga is a great addition to any lifestyle or regimen.
The yogic insight about the mind- body relationship coincides with the modern field of psychoneuroimmunology and shows how our ANS responds profoundly to the inner spheres, which represent our changing thoughts, emotions, and behavior, as well as the outer spheres beyond our physiology. The most potent traditional methods of working with the physiological sphere are controlled breath in asana and pranayama, and forms of relaxation, including yoga nidra. In the dimension of physiology, breath work can, among other things, help to increase respiratory fitness, balance cardiovascular rhythm, stimulate immune function, and promote sympathetic / parasympathetic regulation.
Asana is the traditional primary yogic method of working with the anatomical sphere. Among other benefits, asana can help improve structural or skeletal alignment, increase structural stability, release chronic muscular contractions, strengthen what’s weak, and develop functional movement patterns.
The general long-term goals of yoga therapy include
-reducing the symptoms of suffering that can be reduced;
-managing the symptoms that cannot be reduced;
-rooting out causes wherever possible;
– improving life function; and
-shifting attitude and perspective in relationship to our condition.
Yoga isn’t about getting to know the postures. It’s about getting to know yourself.
Yoga is a transformation process, a system for shedding dysfunctional patterns and activating your untapped potential.