As it usually happens, curiosity prompted me to go to yoga. I just decided to try something new, useful for the body and soul. But after the first class, I realized that yoga is much more than just stretching or flexibility. This is the art of remaining in silence and harmony with oneself. With each asana, each deep inhale and exhale, I felt my body respond and my mind calm.
Everyone says that yoga relaxes, but only now I understand exactly how. In the moments when I completely immerse myself in the exercises, I forget about stress, problems, to-do lists for tomorrow. This is the time when I can be here and now - listen to my breath, feel every movement, every muscle. This is a special kind of peace that comes not from resting on the couch, but from working on yourself, on stopping and just being.
Yoga helps me tune in to my inner voice. I began to trust myself more, to understand my needs and desires. Sometimes, in the silence of practice, the answers to questions that have worried me for a long time become clear to me. Perhaps it seems strange, but it is in a state of rest that those sensations are revealed that we often do not notice in our routine life. With yoga, I learned not only to hear myself, but also to respect my space, my emotions, which come and go like waves.
Practicing yoga has become not just a habit for me, but a necessity. I notice how gradually not only my body changes, but also my attitude towards the world and myself. I became calmer, more confident, I feel better about myself and my capabilities. My energy is balanced, and this gives strength in all areas of life.
If you are new to yoga, I encourage you to give it a try. Not to become more flexible or physically stronger - although that's a nice bonus. And in order to hear your inner voice, relax and find personal peace in the noise of this world. Yoga taught me that silence is not the absence of sound, but the opportunity to hear something deeper, more important, something that is inside each of us.
Yoga has become my personal time for self-love. And I sincerely believe that this practice will help everyone find their harmony, inner strength and inspiration to live more happily.