Introduction

For many people today, yoga is an important part of life. Although it is considered a type of exercise, it has the potential to affect the emotional and psychological health of the individual, not just the physical state. Nowadays, all types of people use yoga for its ability to heal the physical and mental states.

We hope to enlighten you through this book so that you may learn how to practice yoga on your own. The physical and mental benefits you’ll receive will probably be shocking to you!

While this book will be talking about the spiritual and sometimes religious practices and history of yoga, you do NOT have to believe in any one religion. The information contained about the spiritual side of yoga is purely to give you a broader perspective. Yoga isn’t a religion, but it can have spiritual effects for those who practice it. Jewish People, Catholics, Muslims, Buddhists, Protestants and Scientologists alike practice yoga and experience the benefits that go along with it.

You’ll learn what yoga is and can do for you as well as its limitations. This is not a one-size-fits-all solution for everyone, nor will it cure any and every ailment you may have, but the benefits are vast.

We’ll talk about a lot of the important equipment you may need or want for practicing yoga, from mats and bags, to balls and blocks. You’ll learn what each piece of equipment is used for, and also whether it is necessary to purchase it or not.

Some practitioners believe that yoga can cure every ailment, illness, and disease on the planet, but unfortunately there is just no proof of this. If you’re looking for a miracle cure for cancer or diabetes, this probably won’t be what you’re hoping for. But if you need a simple solution for easing panic attacks, depression, mental fog, back pain, stress, or other minor to moderate physical and mental issues, yoga might be exactly what you need.