Yoga is universal
It’s all about antaryatra (internal journey) of healthy self exploration. This holistic practice is more than asanas on the mat. Essentially, it is a commitment to raise one’s consciousness. It is to learn about your own mind, body, soul, and spirit. Dharmic scriptures derive Yoga from “Yuj” in Sanskrit, which means union. Union of duality, non-duality, & transcendence
This is why many individuals describe yoga as a “way of life” by incorporating pranayama (breathing techniques), asanas (physical postures), dhayanam (meditation), and swadhyay (self-study) for an overall balanced lifestyle.
How does one do this?
This begins with asking yourself:
It is a tool to release trapped emotional states of dysfunctional patterns. Yoga allows you to reconnect with your wounds in a safe space through self-compassion & forgiveness as you move from darkness to light.