Yogactivism

6.13.2010

"Undisturbed calmness of the mind is attained by cultivating friendliness towards the happy, mercy and compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous and indifference* towards the wicked."

Patanjali, father of Hindu psychology

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More than posing

The Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga are:

Yama – code of conduct, self-restraint
Niyama – spiritual observances, commitments to practice, such as study and devotion
Āsana – integration of mind and body through physical activity
Pranayama – regulation of breath leading to integration of mind and body
Pratyahara – abstraction of the senses, withdrawal of the senses of perception from their objects
Dharana – concentration, one-pointedness of mind
Dhyana – meditation (quiet activity that leads to samadhi)
Samādhi – the quiet state of blissful awareness, superconscious state.

Benefits

I am devoted to making yoga accessible to everyone, in every physical shape, socio-economic location or politico-religious affiliations.

Some of the benefits of Yoga are:

*Brings balance and harmony to the body, mind and spirit
*Helps with strength, flexibility range of motion and balance
*Calms the mind, reduces stress and anxiety
*Revitalizes the body and mind
*Slows heart rate
*Lowers blood pressure
*Increases circulation
*Strengthens and tones muscles
*Helps to detoxify system
*Improves function of internal organs
*Balances muscular system
*Increases metabolism and energy
*Can help reduce depression, stress and insomnia
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6.13.2010

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