Yoga never claims be easy – in fact, initially, it is not the easy route in life because it challenges you to change unhealthy behaviors that have been habituated and let go of harmful superficial comfort. It requires commitment to yourself.
Among the many wonderful things about Yoga, it gives structure to making these changes. It is not about forcing change, but rather allowing that which no longer has meaning or purpose in your life to fall away.
Yoga is an ancient philosophy that led the way to the religions of Buddhism and Hinduism. Rather than being accepted as a dogma, Yoga has been developed from personal experience, thus changes with each individual’s practice. It encourages all to validate it with your own experience by following through with skepticism, and not accepting it blindly.
In modern America, “yoga” commonly refers to the physical postures of Yoga, also known as “asana,” which is just one of the eight limbs of Yoga. Two other limbs are pranayama (breath control) and meditation. Yamas and Niyamas lay the ethical foundation, which applies to daily life and asana practice.
Since every instructor is completely different and has their own interpretation of Yoga, shop around for a teacher that suits you.
