The ancient practice of yoga offers a wide variety of physical, emotional and spiritual benefits. The practice began as a spiritual practice and remains a central part of the Hindu religion. Although most often associated with Hinduism, the practice is now used by people of all faiths, including Buddhists, Christians and people of all major religions.
The spiritual benefits of yoga can be embraced and enjoyed by people of all faiths. Spirituality has as many meanings as there are people. For some, it is defined as a religious tradition, while for others it is a general concept that involves seeking a connection with a higher being, but not a specific religion.
The practice of yoga allows the student to go deeper within oneself and find the deeper spiritual connection with your higher power. Whoever and whatever God is to you, the practice of yoga can help you focus inward and deepen the connection with your higher power. This makes yoga compatible with any religious faith or spiritual beliefs.
Spirituality offers several physical and emotional benefits and this has been demonstrated through research. The spiritual aspects of yoga have a calming and stress reducing benefit that allows you to learn to let go of stress, disappointment or adversity and embrace the moment.
The spiritual aspects of yoga teach you how to let go and live in the present moment. We all spend far too much time worrying about the future or obsessing about the past. The practice of yoga can help you let go of the past, not worry about the future and enjoy the present moment.
When you learn to live in the present moment and let go, this offers a wide variety of emotional benefits. The calm focus on the present also allows you to enjoy the relationships in your life, whether with your kids, spouse, significant other or friends. When you live in the moment, you will instinctively nurture the important relationships in your life and learn to let go of what is not important in life.