What Is Yoga?

Did You know that Yoga is a great way for diabetics, or anyone else to lose weight? Yoga is a holistic art form that combines the mental, spiritual and physical body. It is not just a series of postures or poses but has a deep connection to the world around us.

There is no other workout like yoga because it encompasses both physical fitness and mindfulness to yield a complete and comprehensive package to anyone that wants to improve the health of their mind, body, and soul.

That is why many of the names of the poses have been taken from things that we see around us in nature, including tools. Every plant, animal or object has a purpose in life and in Yoga.

Yoga tries to emote and feel that purpose of the pose while doing the pose itself. Such unity can only make us appreciate things in life and instill the strength and quality of what we try to emulate. This name symbolism works in the Sanskrit as well as in the English name format.

Plus, there are many poses which aim at the seven Chakras which directly lead to better physical and mental well being and help make our body function more efficiently.