it gives peace to mind or not?
2007-03-23 03:16:50 · 3 answers · asked by krishnatulsi 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yoga means "to yolk;" so in the case of physical yogas one is "yolking" their mind to their body for stress relief or sense of well being. But they are actually improving circulation and flexibility of body and mind, and "yolking" their physical activity to the spiritual realm of activity. In the case of more advanced practitioners, they are performing guru yoga, merging their mind with the Guru, adding pliancy and depth to their spiritual self. This most definitely gives a sense of peace to the mind and also makes for a more relaxed and integrated human being, more capable of being of benefit to others, less concerned with self, and more attuned to the preciousness of our human basis.
2007-03-23 03:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by shrill alarmist, I'm sure 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does when combined with breathing control and if you focus your mind on your breathing. It may not bring peace of mind immediately, but it will over time.
Think of it as somewhat like treating a physical ailment - if it is minor, then relief id quick. The more serious the ailment is - then you need more medication, therapy, longer time for treatment and so on.
It is the same with mind too.
If the mind is too restless and has been for a long time, then it takes longer for the mind to get restful and it will need deeper practice. And you will also have to try more regularly.
Again, if the effect wears off, you will have to deepen the practice.
In the case of the body, if the doctor is a good one, then relief is faster.
The same is true for yoga also- if the teacher is good, then the effects are quicker and surer.
I hope this helps.
2007-03-23 11:27:37 · answer #2 · answered by Lakshmi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you're not far from the practice aspect though. My user name means female practioner if anybody's interested....I digress....yoga means union......union of the body and the mind through asana practice. The actual physical practice (asana) is moving meditation because of the pranayama (breath work) and the use of drishti (a steady eye gaze when transitioning through asanas). It is an incredible journey and it has brought me much more self acceptance, greater patience, less reactive anger....I can just go on and on. Email me if you'd like to know more (you can do that through my profile). Namaste.
2007-03-23 03:22:41 · answer #3 · answered by Yogini 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋