Yoga is not only exercise, but it can be. Yoga is not only about spirituality, but it can be. Yoga is not only about awareness, but it can be. Yoga is not a religion, but for some it might be like one.
Yoga develops strength and flexibility. You don't have to be flexible or strong to start yoga. Practice will give you that.
I kept returning to yoga because in the final relaxation pose when you rest on your back -- palms up, eyes closed, breathing easy -- the feeling of ease and peace was amazing. I wanted more.
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I started seeing my body change. I became more toned. I became stronger. I became more flexible. At first, I could barely touch my knees. Soon, I could touch my toes.
So for me yoga is exercise and it grounds me in a way that helps me connect to my spirit and it has helped me become more aware of how I am and who I am. It is not a religion to me yet it deepens my faith.
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Yoga can be whatever you need it to be for you: exercise or a means to grow or a way to connect more deeply to your heart, and therefore spirit.