yoga frequently asked questions

Is Yoga a Religion?
No, Yoga is a Science that aims to balance the mind, the body and the spirit utilizing a set of exercises that were developed thousands of years ago.

What is the Spiritual side of Yoga?
These exercises bring calm and quietness to the mind and peace to the spirit and relaxation to the body. It is at this level that the own spirit is accesed. Yoga works first in the body, then the mind and then the spirit. As you deepen in the practice you deepen in the hidden misteries of your existence.

Is Yoga for everybody?
Yes, Yoga is for absolutely everybody, Yoga is an individual practice, there is no competition whatsoever. The idea is to reach that point where comfort meets challenge, but always from the individual perspective. No matter how advanced you are, this place will always exist.

Is it necessary to be flexible to do Yoga?
No, all you need is to be. No matter what your physical condition is, you can practice Yoga. Most of the yogis and yoginis weren't flexible when they started, it is something that comes with time and practice, like everything in life. Remember Yoga is about getting to that personal place were your challenge meets your comfort and this is not related to how flexible you are. It will come, just keep doing it, you will be surprised how quickly you improve and good you feel.

Is Yoga a set of exercises like any other?
There is something very particular about Yoga, it is not a simple set of exercises. Normal exercise tends exert your body, whereas Yoga energises; other exercises activate you, Yoga calms you; other exercises can hurt you, Yoga (when done correctly) shouldn't, if it hurts then it is not correct. In Yoga you should Yoga works the deep tissues of the body as well as the vital organs and the mind. Yoga improves overall health. Yoga is a super exercise that workout everything.

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