YOGA AND MEDITATION

Yoga And Meditation in my life

Yoga has lot of defination. the Basic one is is TO JOIN (Self with the Vast, The Truth, The Almighty, Soul)
Meditation is one of the tool for the end goal of Yoga.
Today, Yoga, at many places is considered just a form of exercise, mere weight - loss program, Fitness programs, a Stress Buster Tool.
Well, nothing bad in it, as far as you are getting Self-aware of your health and fitness. However, Yoga and its benefits are much more than the above mentioned goals

I used to learn Karate - Martial Arts (at the age of 13 years maybe) It was a great source of energy and self-worth. I had learnt  "GOJU RYU" style, which was ver effective mentally and physically. However, due to some mishap, I was advised to discontinue it. But I was adamant to pursue something, which kept me fit always. So, after a lot of enquiry, I found one Yoga Class - Teaching Traditional yoga.

To my surprise, since I had Joined a 5.30 am batch, we had Just 5 of youth people out of the 30 batch. But, that experience of the Yoga - class was superb. Fortunately, I had one of my Karate Teacher also amongst the Teachers. That 1 - 1.5 hours daily, was my food for rejuvenation and life.

I still did not have much kowledge of what Yoga is. As, I believe, if you have any dream or a priority-based goal in life, it will fructify, maybe immediately or later in life. After my marriage, I saw the passion for Yoga in my Father in Law, who is a renowned Senior Ophthalmologist and Eye surgeon. He was always so instrumental in the Health Regime and awareness to me.

My Brother - in - law, is also an experieced Yoga Professor in Somaiya College, Practisioner of Therapeutic Yoga. He was the one reason, due to whom, me and my husband joined Yoga Teachers' Course. At first, since I had no ambition to become a Yoga Teacher. But, due to persuasion of my family members, I enrolled for it. I do not regret the decision. Some of the disciplined Yoga, Meditative Practices, bought about a great change in my mind-set, outlook for The Real Yoga.

>  Yoga Brings in a Discipline in life

>  It is not just asanas, but a combination of asanas, cleanising process of Body, Mind, Soul, Pranayam practises and Meditation.

>  Just doing Areobics or many kind of today's Modern Yogic Forms, I only conclude, they are a good form to bring Vitality and energy in you. But, Yoga is all about Being Aware of your Body, Mind and Soul.

>  I saw that, this Self-Awareness Benefit obtained from Yoga, helps you in overall living life, doing your work, your whole Body language changes for good. I also saw Iyenger Yoga too, has lot of benefits for Easy Yoga and Good Flexibility to Body. The Correct Stretches, the Correct Poise, The Correct Awareness is the Key to Correct Yoga.

>  Hence, I Believe, since Yoga is our Treasure bestowed as blessings to us, we should Value and Practice it.

>  Thanks to our Honorable Prime Minister, Modiji, who has been instrumental to create the Fresh Air Again for Yoga, Ayurveda, our age-old Traditions. This has got India a good place also on International Platform.

>  Coming to Meditation, its a connection of Self, Soul and Supreme Power. However, People shy from it, coz they connote it to be Religious or something to be done at Old age for Peace and Self-time This is a Myth

>  Meditation, is to Be with yourself. That Self-time is very necessary.

>  It connects you to the Truth.

>  It brings about overall Rejuvenation for Mind and Soul, which is so helpful in today's Stressful, Hush-Rush Life. People, today, cannot handle the Lone time. They do not know what to do in tht Pause state or Space of Zero. It can be seen today, in this Pandemic, many people could not bear the Stagnancy in life, did not know how to utilise the Extra time given by Nature,

>  However, In this Pandemic, Many were so happy with this Pause in their Busy lives, Self-time and family - time, which they missed before the Pandemic.

>  Here, is the Main Role played by Yoga and Importantly Meditation.

>  I have been so fortunate to learn some of the Wonderful practices of Meditation like Candle Meditation, Meditation involving Dhyaan on your Breath, Object Meditation, Cyclic Meditation, Chakra Meditation, etc. There are so many more wonderful Meditative tools.

>  My life has changed with having Yoga and Meditation, as a part of my life. Whenever, I disconnect with them on many days, I feel there is Something missing in my Daily Routine.

>  So guys, please get a good Yoga Teacher Professional for your Health Physically and Mentally

In Mumbai, My Brother in law runs a Yoga Studio, Institute Called Utsav Insitute at Ghatkopar. He is a certified Yoga Teacher, member on Empanelment Board for Yoga, and more accolades associated with Yoga and Meditation. He is also associated with Yoga For Parkinsons and conducts Personal Sessions for Therapeutic Yoga

I have also got the opportunity due to two Ophthalmologists in my family - My father in law and my husband, to learn Vision Yoga Therapy too. It is a great practice to get rid of Spectacles. I have a previous Blog written on it. Do read it.

Thank you patiently being with me in my Journey !!!!!!💗