Top

THE YOGI LIFESTYLE by Alejandra Calatayud

Before Yoga got to western shores as a new-age commodity to counter the hectic society we have created, it was an ancient tradition dating as far back as the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. Inevitably across time and space, Yoga’s real meaning and objectives have been lost in translation to many of the practitioners of the last century. The traditional yoga practice is about searching for a union between body, mind and soul — by no means a simple task. Certainly not something that can be achieved by stopping by the gym’s weekly yoga class and saying ‘namaste’ to the tattoo covered, pony tailed, attractive man in front of the class. Being a yogi is a lifestyle. It is not achieved on the last day of your teacher training, nor on that day your third eye opens itself to the world. It is a journey, which expands to every aspect of your life. I am not saying to be a yogi you must go live in the mountains or quit your job and go to India in search of your soul. On the contrary, being a yogi is about learning how to be conscious of yourself, amongst the chaos. It is about being in peace even when your train is delayed and your phone has no service. It is about breathing deeply when someone steals your parking space. It’s about realizing your health and your wellbeing is more important than staying at work until 8pm. Fret not, the work will be there in the morning, on the other hand, you will be more prepared to confront it if your mind and body are on the same page.

Of course, like most good things, this is easier said than done. However, it doesn’t take radical changes in your life to embark on the journey. It starts with intentions, open-mindedness and small actions. Take 5 minutes a week to sit in silence, only aware of your breath. Try water instead of Coke at lunch. Maybe make a green juice to accompany your breakfast. And of course, go to the gym’s weekly yoga class but make sure you are constantly exercising your body – and maybe quickly Google the meaning of Namaste before you say it though. Most importantly, always be aware that it is a lifestyle, you are not allowed to be a yogi from Thursday to Sunday and then mindlessly yell at your secretary at work on Monday.

YogaCare was created to facilitate that life. The different products are meant to compliment the mind, body, and soul in their journey towards each other. Look good, feel good and have the right equipment in your yogi life.

Blog-01_large

Comments:

  • Marion Fioto
    August 19, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    Greetings! Very helpful advice on this article! It is the little changes that make the biggest changes. Thanks a lot for sharing!

  • Dominick Gilarski
    February 27, 2017 at 9:08 am

    “Great Blogpost! I couldn’t refrain from commenting. _Perfectly written!”

  • corburterilio
    April 9, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    Some genuinely wondrous work on behalf of the owner of this web site, utterly outstanding articles.

  • cours de theatre
    September 26, 2017 at 9:01 am

    A big thank you for your article.Thanks Again. Cool.

  • Essie
    March 22, 2018 at 9:16 am

    After practicing hot yoga myself on and off for over 10 years, I embarked on challenging myself to practice seven days weekly. This became a day by day commitment to remake daily, it was tough at first i had all these excuses not to continue going to class, i am too busy, there something better i could be doing , i have to much work and little time. I challenged myself for 30 days and have to report the following.

    I’ve experience deeper, more regular sleep

    Clear complexion, softer hair and skin

    way more flexibility and mobility of joints

    weight loss

    change is weight distribution -tighter abs and thighs, more sharply arms, smaller waistline healthier diet, less sugar craving healthy food perferred.

    I can attest to now being able to tolerate discomfort, breathing is so much easier, i have laser beam focus, multi-tasking is so much more better.

    Hot yoga and the 26 poses is appropriate for beginners intermediate and advance practitioners, i can attest you don’t have to be physically fit to participate however getting into a studio and practicing is all worth it of the 90 minutes.

    I am an avid practitioner at Yoga Care located on 121 Futon. the studio is great the instructors are amazing.

    I really enjoy Suda-May’s class and well as Nicole and Frank, Chris we will miss you.

    Essie Yogi for life!

Post a Comment