Most people think yoga is a physical exercise that improves body flexibility.
They are interested in fast paced activities and find yoga slow paced and uninteresting. They do
not realize that fast paced activities cause fatigue, exhaustion and disturb the mind and body
balance.
Some people think yoga is only an alternative therapy that provides relief for headaches, arthritis,
back pain, high blood pressure, diabetes and other ailments.
Such people attend yoga classes till their issues get fixed, and discontinue their practice. Very few
people are aware of the true benefits of yoga.
Some people think yoga is a religious practice that deals with rituals.This is not true. Yoga is a
basis of all religions. It educates the practitioner on self understanding, love, selfless service,
management of pain and peaceful living.
When yoga practice starts in childhood, it is a great blessing for the children. Their systems will
function well, posture and mental abilities will improve, there will be awareness of right and
wrong, children will develop positive thinking and emotional stability. Their immune system will
be strengthened and will be free from disease.
Yoga is for everyone. It is never too late to start yoga; one can start yoga even after attaining age
sixty. Yoga is a gift for all ages and a boon for the old age. It infuses vitality in the old age, develops
abilities to adapt to changing situations, builds confidence and makes the extra years meaningful.
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