TALLINN - With our lives getting more and more stressful everyday, most start to search for ways to relax both the body and, more importantly, the mind. A variety of body and mind training techniques are presented in every respected fitness club. Calanetic, pilates, yoga 's very few haven't heard those names and the mass devotion of celebrities to these arts makes the techniques extremely popular.
Yoga is in fashion, this is a fact that has to be admitted. Young girls gather at restaurants, eating ecologically clean lunches and discussing their yoga instructors and the new asanas they learned recently. Famous fashion designers create limited edition costumes and yoga mats. The number of yoga fans is growing everyday.
However, not many actually know what yoga really is. Yoga is not lazy fitness, as many think, it is very serious physical activity. Despite the seeming simplicity when compared with vigorous fitness trainings, yoga develops flexibility, strength and endurance.
Yoga practitioners are able to sustain heavier loads and tolerate them for longer periods of time than those who adhere to traditional workouts. Holding the postures burns fat and reduces cholesterol.
Yoga is a "sparing" activity 's it develops the body gradually, without disrupting the course of a single process. One of the most important differences from other physical exercises is that yoga focuses on breathing, which is understandable as correct breathing is the key to health.
The breathing taught in yoga brings more oxygen to the heart and nourishes the whole system. The breathing work also aids in reducing toxin levels in the body and reducing stress.
Yoga is not only aimed at bodily health, but also the health of the spirit, which is "yuj" in Sanskrit, meaning union 's the union of the individual consciousness with the universal consciousness.
Exercising yoga can help get rid of irritability, bring better sleep and helps people discover new ways of spiritual perfection.
There are many types of yoga in existence, some with quite distinctive variations. It is hard to say which type will best suit an individual, thus everyone has to try it for themselves. There are many yoga clubs in Tallinn from which anyone can make their selection.
However, one type can be distinguished from the rest 's this is Sri Sri Yoga, which probably is the best for beginners. Sri Sri Yoga is a modern interpretation of classic yoga, incorporating elements of all existing types of yoga. The main goal is the union of the body, mind and breath.
Sri Sri Yoga was developed by the Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. It was brought to Tallinn by the certified non-governmental organization Art of Living Foundation.
An integral part of the Art of Living programs is a powerful rhythmic breathing technique that facilitates physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being 's a technique known as Sudarshan Kriya.
"Su" means proper, "darshan" means vision, and "Kriya" is a purifying practice. The Sudarshan Kriya is therefore a purifying practice, whereby one receives a proper vision of their true self. This unique breathing practice is a potent energizer. Every cell becomes fully oxidized and flooded with new life, bringing a sense of joy in the moment.
The rhythmic breathing pattern of Sudarshan Kriya harmonizes the rhythms of the body and emotions, bringing them in tune with the rhythms of nature. The breath connects the body and mind.
The Art of Living constantly organizes interesting training and programs, welcoming anyone willing to try it out. For example, aside from its regular training in May, the foundation is offering a unique opportunity to take the base course, lasting four to six days, for free. The base course will give an overview and idea of Sri Sri Yoga and the Sudarshan Kriya breathing technique.
Come and try to understand the art and the real essence of the yoga 's it will not only make your muscles stronger, but it will also leave your mind completely relaxed and energized.
