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Comment on: Is yoga just physical?

Bigthink — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:14:07 +0100

For me, the exercise side of Yoga is a facilitator for the psychological objectives.

I don't bother with most of the postures and exercises. However, I practise even breathing almost every day. Meditation helps slow the pace of thought and relax the mind. I makes me calmer. It helps me to sleep. I think it makes me more balanced to the extent that I am less inclined to excessive emotions.

In over 30 years I have never experienced anything that might be called spiritual or transendental. If thought is a physical phenomena, then Yoga is all physical.

RO

Comment on: Is yoga just physical?

Bigthink — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:07:14 +0100

While yoga builds strength, balance and flexibility, it also has a relaxing and centering effect. With focus on breathing and on the present, it is an excellent method of meditation. I have been doing Hatha Yoga for years and feel calmer and stronger afterwards. I also have better posture.

Comment on: Is yoga just physical?

Bigthink — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:04:12 +0100

To me, Yoga is what the person believes at that particular moment. Many persons can only "feel" physically, while others have the ability to move further into Mind. Yoga is...what is right for each individual seperately...

Comment on: Is yoga just physical?

Bigthink — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:35:09 +0100

Asana means "seat" and the Asanas (or postures) are a means of preparing the body for meditation.