What’s Your Definition of Yoga?

If you have not rented or seen the documentary “Enlighten Up” by Kate Churchill yet, you must. I really enjoyed this entertaining movie that did not really answer any questions regarding Yoga and it’s meaning, but kept it open to your own interpretation.
Is Yoga more spiritual or physical? Of course in Western Society, we practice more of the physical yoga, but does that mean we are not spiritual during our practice and beyond? Of course Eastern practice involves more of the meditation and God side of Yoga. This is all good too. My personal beliefs is that you cannot separate the spiritual from the physical, they are in harmony and work together.
I feel when you practice physically with your asanas, you are in the present not thinking about anything else. Your mind is clear and you are at peace in the now. So how can you say this physical practice is not spiritual?
I have been practicing and teaching Athletic Yoga for nine years. Yoga has created a stronger mind, body and soul for me. My life is very much improved in so many ways with my Yoga practice. I recommend everyone to experience Yoga and keep an open mind. Try many styles and instructors, find one that you connect with.
I am currently co-owner and instructor at Metta Yoga in the Arcadia area. Check out our new website at www.newmettayoga.com.

Namaste,

Shered

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