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Professor Paige
UWRT 1103-021
31 January 2017
A healthy body is essential to enjoying life to the fullest and regular practice of
yoga can provide a great deal of health benefits. With that being said, human beings are
components are three needs: health, knowledge and inner peace. Health refers to our
physical need, knowledge is our psychological need and inner peace is spiritual need;
when all three components are present, a sense of enlightenment is created. Through
yoga, one is able to find his or her path to peaceful bliss within him or her self.
The traditional purpose of yoga has always been to bring about a profound
transformation in the person through the transcendence of the ego. Yoga is said to be
more than just mastering postures and increasing your flexibility and strength. Yoga gives
us relief from countless ailments at the physical level such as stress and body tension.
The practice of the postures enhances muscle strength, coordination, and flexibility,
psychological standpoint, yoga sharpens the intellect and aid in concentration, steadying
Any gender at any age or health level has the capability to do yoga because it has
various styles, poses, and tempos at which they are performed. Some people find yoga to
be positively addictive and a powerfully effective substitute for negative habits. Whether
born of inspiration or by trial and error, yoga techniques substitute for the kinds of
activities our early human ancestors must have done in the course of just living out in
their arboreal lives considering that this form of art originated roughly five thousand
years ago. In general, any one irrespective of age, health circumstances of life and
religion can practice yoga for it helps to discipline our sense of power with the power of
our own.
The essence of yoga is to make the process of life as efficient and enjoyable as
possible. In the beginning, it is essential to learn not only what stretches are, but how to
relax and breathe as well. To further pursue in the process of yoga, one must understand
that yoga does not bring away the qualities of genuineness, wholesomeness, compassion,
but rather instills them within us. It teaches us that love heals the giver at least as much as
it does the recipient. In addition, therein dwells the sacred power of community, union,
and harmony.
Through the art of yoga, everyone can experience the divine and enjoy the ecstasy
of freedom from pain and ignorance apart from other gracious rewards like longevity and
happiness. It has taken time for us to wind ourselves up in a knot and naturally it takes
time to unravel. As long as we are still breathing, it is never too soon or late to begin the
practice of yoga.
The SLOs used in this assignment are critical reading/reflection. Summarizing and
using my reading skills for inquiry, learning, and discovery, I can successfully put into
perspective what I know and have learned to teach others the same.
finding balance was a lifestyle Ive always been accustomed to. I loved it so much
How it has positively affected my life for the better in all the best ways. For
yoga isnt a competition and that everyone progresses at different levels. Your
long as he or she is patient and approaches the practice with an open mind.
6. What are the significant current trends in yoga?
There are no current trends in yoga. Everyone practices at their own pace
practice.
7. What is the most important thing youve learned from doing yoga?
Yoga is not solely about self-improvement but more so about self acceptance.
8. What are the most important thing people should know or understand about
yoga?
Anyone can do it as long as they put their mind to it. Yoga doesnt change the
into the water when I was in college. I would attend classes with my best friends
a powerful way to de-stress from a busy life and makes you realize how small
style while staying true to the practice is quite challenging. Everyone has their
yoga, there are many styles of yoga that are incredibly physically challenging.
6. What are the significant current trends in yoga?
Yoga as a whole is todays hottest mind/body trend because people are now
coming to a realization that its such an amazing practice fit for everyone of all
yoga?
It doesnt matter how deep into a posture you go but its realizing who you are when
you get there. Being able to trust yourself and believing in your capability will get
The SLOs used in this assignment are composing processes and critical reflection. By
conducting primary research through interviews, Ive established a tool for building
knowledge in order to efficiently learn more about my topic. Using the information
Ive gathered from social interactions with those in the industry of yoga, I have a
better sense of understanding that I can share with others knowing the information is