Yoga (Sanskrit, Pāli: योग, yoga) is commonly known as a generic term for a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline originating in ancient India and found in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism.Specifically, Yoga is one of the six orthodox schools in Hindu philosophy. It is based on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and aims to use meditation to attain spiritual insight and tranquility.
The Sanskrit word yoga has the literal meaning of "yoke", from a root yuj meaning 'to join', 'to unite', or 'to attach'. As a term for a system of abstract meditation or mental abstraction it was introduced by Patañjali in the 2nd century BC. Someone who practices yoga or follows the yoga philosophy with a high level of commitment is called a yogi or yogini.
I usually take Yoga once a week. Since starting Yoga, my knee pain has subsided and only returns when I haven't taken Yoga. My commitment to Yoga isn't on a spiritual level and I wouldn't say I meditate during or 'become one with the Earth". I do it to stretch and relax the muscles I have been working throughout the week. My back pain has started to disappear. When I am sitting around doing nothing I sit in a Yoga pose in the floor, also I try to do a little mini Yoga session at home before bed at night & in the mornings before a work out. I have noticed a huge difference in my balance and flexibility.
This week, I did Yoga twice. Usually I take Leslies Tuesday morning class, today I also took Aubreys class instead of Body Combat because of my foot. Yoga is great to double up on classes, so sometimes I will stay for Yoga if it follows another class. GREAT for core, balance and overall strength really. I don't know about you but I am not flexible so this gives me 60 minutes of working on that. If you haven't done it I recommend you try it. When I get a little more flexible I would love to try aerial Yoga or other kinds of Yoga.
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