Yoga – the Path to Self-Discovery

What is yoga?

The term yoga means ‘unity’ or ‘tension’. Guests harness themselves, figuratively speaking, to a way of life and the unity of all things.

Yoga is more:

High importance is placed on uniting body and soul through concentration, contemplation and meditation. This is combined with exercises incorporating conscious breathing patterns and movements.

Advantages of yoga:

• Develop your strength
• Reduce your weight – generally or focussed on specific areas of the body
• Improve your figure
• Alleviate symptoms such as migraines, insomnia, headaches, asthma
• Eliminate depression through many different means
• Deal more openly with yourself and others
• Accept yourself as you are
• Unite body, mind and soul

The meaning of breathing – Pranayama

Breathing should be deep and calm. Only the link between physical movement and breathing enables the body to release tension. Negative thoughts, stressful situations and unpleasant feelings make breathing irregular and shallow. Today our thoughts are constantly jumping from one thing to another; the Indians would say like monkeys in a tree. As a result it is often truly difficult to remain focussed – we are distracted by people, noises, images and smells. This constant dialogue takes place without us even noticing it. This only becomes evident with peace and time to consciously collect yourself.