Thank you to everyone that attended this afternoon's Beginner Yoga class at Ways to Wellness. Today's class theme involved many different translations and interpretations that define yoga, to expose students to the tradition's rich history.
Yoga has its roots in Indian thought, but its content is universal because it is about the means by which we can make the changes we desire in our lives. The actual practice of yoga takes each person in a different direction. The practice of yoga only requires us to act and be attentive to our actions. We begin where we are and how we are, and whatever happens, happens.
What is Yoga?
Translations, Interpretations & Personal Definitions
Yoga is the Calming of the Fluctuations of the Mind.
Yoga, in Sanskrit, means to completely know yourself, and to be at peace in yourself.
This is a very personalized peace, that includes freedom for all suffering, doubt and confusion.
At its most practical level yoga is a process of becoming more aware of who we are, teaching us about balance and health, and unfolding our potential.
Yoga allows us to be more aware of ourselves and feel connected. It is a never-ending process of self-discovery.
Buddha describes yoga as “the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”
Yoga for me (Yoga Teacher Katie Engels), is a systematic way to focus ongoing learning with regard to self-care.
Yoga has its roots in Indian thought, but its content is universal because it is about the means by which we can make the changes we desire in our lives. The actual practice of yoga takes each person in a different direction. The practice of yoga only requires us to act and be attentive to our actions. We begin where we are and how we are, and whatever happens, happens.
What is Yoga?
Translations, Interpretations & Personal Definitions
Yoga is the Calming of the Fluctuations of the Mind.
Yoga, in Sanskrit, means to completely know yourself, and to be at peace in yourself.
This is a very personalized peace, that includes freedom for all suffering, doubt and confusion.
At its most practical level yoga is a process of becoming more aware of who we are, teaching us about balance and health, and unfolding our potential.
Yoga allows us to be more aware of ourselves and feel connected. It is a never-ending process of self-discovery.
Buddha describes yoga as “the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”
Yoga for me (Yoga Teacher Katie Engels), is a systematic way to focus ongoing learning with regard to self-care.
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