A spiritual discipline established thousands of years ago, Yoga is the practice of unifying mind and body. The concept behind this ancient practice is that by healing and working the body, you are able to heal the mind of negativity simultaneously. This stems from the idea that if your body feels tense, it will be far more difficult for your mind to relax and find peace. Yoga is actually Sanskrit for “Yoke,” meaning union.
Originating in India, monks began the practice by seeking seclusion in the hopes of manifesting an ease of mind, and a strong body. In this practice, yoga was considered a form of meditation because it was nearly impossible to sit and meditate all day without experiencing pain or discomfort and, therefore, came yoga.
And while yoga is based on flow and consistency, there are certain movements and poses that are proven to be incredibly beneficial for specific ailments. For example, Camel Pose (in which you kneel on the floor with your knees hip width apart, rest your hands on your ankles and press the ribs and pelvis forward) is known to increase lung capacity, and stimulate the adrenal, pituitary, pineal and thyroid…
