First we must explain that yoga is not a religion but physical and mental techniques to help self exploration and growth. While yoga is not a religion, it is spiritual in nature. Yoga encourages a healthy body and creates calmness and balance. This inner harmony can support people of any faith in their religious practices and help anyone to achieve fulfilment in their life. Many religious people report that over time yoga practises have helped them to directly experience their religion.
'There is medical evidence that yoga helps the body function more efficiently, increases |
stamina, improves posture and strengthens the immune system. Yoga improves |
concentration and memory and prepares us for working and learning.' |
Children brought up in the hubbub of today's busy world benefit from the yoga relaxation techniques. They also love the traditional animal and nature poses, imitating, for instance, the solidity of the mountain or the grace of the cat. Most small children have not yet lost their natural flexibility and can move into these postures with ease. All soon begin to sit and stand better and gradually understand the benefits of the teaching.
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