Life is uncertain. Some days you celebrate it; other days you curse it. Despite its highs, people often fall into a pit of depression and anxiety when faced with its lows. With a pandemic knocking everything down every year, stress is on an all-time high. Therefore, it is becoming increasingly crucial to maintain a balance in life.
Yoga provides that balance and much more. It is not a mere exercise but a medium to unite the mind, body and soul. For centuries, people have relied on it to connect with themselves and improve their lives in every aspect.
To get you started on your yoga journey, here are 5 ways how you Yoga can make a difference in your personal life
1.You start living in the present
Most of us either live in the past or the future but never the present. Living in anything but the present becomes a source of misery that we inflict on ourselves daily. For example, A student keeps rethinking his past failures or lives in the anxiety of the upcoming exam. This way, he goes through the pain and anxiety repeatedly.
However, yoga teaches you to let go of the past and future and simply live in the present. By letting go of the things that are out of your control, you can focus on the only thing that is—the present.
2.You start understanding different perspectives
Think of all the times you spent presenting or arguing your perspective without understanding other points of view. The majority of misunderstandings occur because we speak but choose not to listen. As a result, we argue to satisfy our egos, not to solve the miscommunication.
Concentration in yoga brings a sense of clarity where we can see the bigger picture. We understand to keep aside our egos and hence, can understand different perspectives.
3.Your body starts to heal
We all carry types of traumas with us. It can be emotional, mental or physical but these are the root cause of all our distress and recovering from them takes time. In these situations, yoga becomes both a guide and confidant. It creates a way to self-discovery and connects you with your true self. Deep breathing and certain poses in yoga are known to engage our parasympathetic nervous system which reduces stress and anxiety.
4.You understand the true meaning of being healthy
Gym has completely changed how people perceive health. Undoubtedly, being physically fit is necessary, but it also needs to align with your mind and soul to be truly healthy. Fortunately, yoga covers all three aspects and ensures health improvement collectively.
5.Your focus improves
Yoga requires you to be devoid of distractions and focus on your breathing and poses. The concentration required to maintain poses improves your focus and keeps you in the present. This way, you don’t drift away in thoughts of past and future. And eventually, you can even control your thoughts.
In this fast-paced life filled with uncertainty, yoga becomes the only constant for many. It brings an eternal calm to a person’s life that doesn’t deter even during tough times.