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Yog Beyond Physical for the Urban Minds

First, I would like to point out that its not "Yoga" it's "Yog." Yog, to put it simply, is gaining mastery over the mind and observing your thoughts when you are holding a challenging posture. It is focusing on your breath and regulates it. Yog is not just about Asanas; Yog is much more beyond that. Hata...
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First, I would like to point out that its not "Yoga" it's "Yog." Yog, to put it simply, is gaining mastery over the mind and observing your thoughts when you are holding a challenging posture. It is focusing on your breath and regulates it. Yog is not just about Asanas; Yog is much more beyond that. Hata Yog is just one of the eight forms of Yog. You can practice Yog in your day to day life, even when you are doing your house chores, or working, or studying etc. What we need to learn is Yog off the mat and Beyond Physical. Yog does NOT make you lose weight. That's the biggest misconception being peddled by the western influence about our own culture and tradition. Happiness, clarity of thoughts, body flexibility, removal of evil thoughts are all by-products of doing Yog. Yog, in its simple form, is gaining mastery over the mind. read less
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Yoga is an art of creating refreshing thoughts, flexibility in body and enhance the mind-body relationship.
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Not a Guru, Not a Therapist — Just a Guide to Your Own Divinity

YOGA is the expression of human desire to unite with the immortal self. Krishna describes 18 yogas in Bhagavath Geetha. He even describes Vishaada (sadness) yoga. So, all the beings are involved in yoga in their ways seeking absolute freedom and eternal happiness.
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Fitness & Personal trainer for the past 9 years

Yoga is a form of workout that involves high breathing full body movements which definitely is a crucial factor in developing one's mobility, stability and functionality and also helps improve a persons lung and heart conditioning. It is also considered to be very useful stress-relieving activity and...
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Yoga is a form of workout that involves high breathing full body movements which definitely is a crucial factor in developing one's mobility, stability and functionality and also helps improve a persons lung and heart conditioning. It is also considered to be very useful stress-relieving activity and promote a better mindset and enhance a person's metabolism naturally. read less
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Changing lifestyles one inch at a time

Yoga initially was like any other workout for me: stretching, blood flow etc. But as I progressed in my practice, the most significant change I started to notice was paying attention to details in my everyday observation. This, in itself, is a significant breakthrough for me as I started seeing things...
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Yoga initially was like any other workout for me: stretching, blood flow etc. But asI progressed in mypractice, the most significant change I started to notice was paying attention to details in my everyday observation. This, in itself, is a significant breakthrough for me as I started seeing things more 'clearly'. This practise gradually seeps into your inward introspection as well, especially when coupled with breathing techniques like pranayama. So for me, the most significant change was an observation, internal and external. read less
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Yoga is a mind of the stage where I can see my self in peace. I can feel myself when I do yoga full of consciousness; it attaches me with myself.
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Being fitty is new trendy.#yogalife

In my opinion, yoga is a complete transformation from outer body physique to inner body benefits like helps you to maintain the great strong and flexible body, helps to boost immunity, brings calmness and peace to us. Continuous practise helps us to achieve Laghu Awastha.
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Yoga is the way of living, and it helps to be present and live fully at every single moment of one's life. It is a holistic and integral science of life dealing with the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of the individual and society.
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Fitness & Personal trainer for the past 9 years

Yoga is a form of workout that involves high breathing full body movements which is a crucial factor in developing one's mobility, stability and functionality. Also, it helps improve a person lung and heart conditioning; it is also considered to be a beneficial stress-relieving activity.
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From my personal experience yoga is active, activeness.
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