Well, I guess everybody knows Yoga and it´s been quite a trend for years now. So what is Yoga actually? Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India. It's a holistic discipline that combines physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation or relaxation. And why are people doing it? Well, there is a lot of effects, that are reported when it comes to yoga practices. First we got the physical benefits, like Improved flexibility and strength: Yoga poses stretch and strengthen muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Then there is increased balance and coordination: Many poses challenge balance, improving coordination and preventing falls. What´s more is better posture: Regular practice can help correct postural imbalances and improve spinal alignment. And of course, you can reduce pain. And no list about the benefits of some exercise you should do can go without emphasizing, that it´s good for your cardiovascular system. But one of the key aspects, why Yoga is recommended to us, is that it not only benefits your body, but also your mind and your emoptions. So Yoga is recommended, because it also improves mental aspects. So it is said, that it is perfect for you, if you want to reduce your stress, improve your mood and increase your focus. 

I have been in the health and fitness industry for 25 years now and to be honest with you - all these benefits, you could easily attribute to any holistic fitness workout plan also. So in reality - nothing special about it, right? Yes and no. 

Because what you are presented, is just a superficial approach to Yoga. Did you know, that the original core goal of yoga is to overcome the gap between body and mind? And here it gets really interesting. Because once you are able to do that, or let´s say improve your capabilities in that field a whole now realm of possibilities of getting closer to your real potential opens up. It is about the connection between mind and body - or the mind-body connection. And here we are getting into contact with the spiritual realm. And what´s more, if we go that route, and combine what we know from Science, what we know from the greatest philosophers of all time, yes once we have connected the dots and integrated what we know from the latest findings in neuroscience into that, we open up a whole new field of knowledge. But the science around elite sports, about nutrition is not to be neglected either. And bringing that all together a whole new picture of how your body really works evolves. Absolutely fascinating and stunning, and if you wanna know more about that, I highly recommend, that you read the Trilogy of Life.