{"id":869,"date":"2020-05-23T16:10:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-23T21:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/?p=869"},"modified":"2022-06-27T10:22:02","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T15:22:02","slug":"spiritual-benefits-of-yoga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/spiritual-benefits-of-yoga\/","title":{"rendered":"Spiritual Benefits of Yoga"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-810\" src=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/spiritual-benefits-of-yoga.jpg\" alt=\"Spiritual Benefits of Yoga\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/spiritual-benefits-of-yoga.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/spiritual-benefits-of-yoga-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/spiritual-benefits-of-yoga-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/spiritual-benefits-of-yoga-705x468.jpg 705w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/spiritual-benefits-of-yoga-450x299.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">CONTENTS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6616a1ed799ab\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #f99bac;color:#f99bac\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #f99bac;color:#f99bac\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6616a1ed799ab\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/spiritual-benefits-of-yoga\/#How-Yoga-Can-Improve-Your-Spiritual-Health\" title=\"How Yoga Can Improve Your Spiritual Health\">How Yoga Can Improve Your Spiritual Health<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/spiritual-benefits-of-yoga\/#Yoga-Benefits-More-Than-Your-Physical-Health\" title=\"Yoga Benefits More Than Your Physical Health\">Yoga Benefits More Than Your Physical Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/spiritual-benefits-of-yoga\/#Cultivating-Awareness\" title=\"Cultivating Awareness\">Cultivating Awareness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/spiritual-benefits-of-yoga\/#Feeling-Empowered\" title=\"Feeling Empowered\">Feeling Empowered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/spiritual-benefits-of-yoga\/#Quiet-Your-Mind\" title=\"Quiet Your Mind\">Quiet Your Mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/spiritual-benefits-of-yoga\/#Yoga-is-Not-a-Religion\" title=\"Yoga is Not a Religion\">Yoga is Not a Religion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-Yoga-Can-Improve-Your-Spiritual-Health\"><\/span><strong>How Yoga Can Improve Your Spiritual Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s your definition of spirituality? Spirituality is universal, yet in many ways, it&#8217;s personal, just like yoga itself. There are countless benefits to practicing yoga. Many people enjoy it because it helps them to feel good and fit physically. Others love a peaceful hour away from their busy lives. For many, what makes yoga special, is spirituality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga-Benefits-More-Than-Your-Physical-Health\"><\/span><strong>Yoga Benefits More Than Your Physical Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In our culture, yoga is often thought of as a physical exercise. If you consistently practice certain types of yoga regularly you&#8217;ll improve your strength, stamina, and develop great posture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are many <a href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/physical-benefits-of-yoga\/\">physical benefits to practicing yoga<\/a>, the benefits reach far beyond your physical body. Yoga can help you work through psychological changes, emotional stress, and connect with a higher power as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The word yoga translates to union and when practiced correctly, the mind, body, and spirit of a person can become aligned and well. In addition to the asanas, aka poses, meditation, and pranayama (breathing exercises) are particularly helpful in creating more wellness in the mind and body and a deeper connection to your authentic self and\/or a higher power (God, The Universe, Allah, whatever you call it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with almost all other things, the more consistent and dedicated you are to your yoga practice, the more access you\u2019ll gain to wellness, alignment, and blissful states of being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultivating-Awareness\"><\/span><strong>Cultivating Awareness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our spirit is the unchanging part of us. It\u2019s everything we do. It&#8217;s our higher consciousness: the reason behind our thoughts, our motivation, and our driving force. When practicing yoga on a regular basis, we can become more aware and in tune with the unchanging spirit within us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Life for many people is busy and full of distractions that cloud our ability to understand what\u2019s best for us, why we\u2019re here, what our next decision should be, and how we play a part in the world. Yoga asks us to sit in silence with ourselves so we can become aware of what we\u2019re experiencing and accept life as it is in the current moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This awareness of yourself will have a significant effect on how you live and your interaction with others. This is how little by little, yoga on your mat changes life off your mat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feeling-Empowered\"><\/span><strong>Feeling Empowered<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitting in silence is a big challenge for a lot of people. Becoming aware of your current life whether that be your relationships, job, health, or all of it plus some can feel painful. We\u2019ve often allowed ourselves to be distracted because it\u2019s easier than facing the truth. Although reality may be a challenge to face, becoming aware and accepting it as truth is where change comes from and healing begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoga will not help you get rid of negativity by controlling your environment or mind. Instead, yoga will remind you that life has no &#8220;sweet spot.&#8221; In life, you may still be ignored by your lover or chastised by your boss. Your car may run out of gas and your neighbor&#8217;s dog may still bark all night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll almost always find something in your life that could be improved or changed. Thankfully, our yoga practice allows us to find happiness even when things are different than we imagine they should be. It also empowers us to trust that things in our life are happening for us instead of to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoga physically, <a href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/mental-benefits-of-yoga\">mentally<\/a>, and spiritually empowers you to take control of your life with a sense of trust that we can\u2019t always see the big picture. It asks us to be present and strong while also being fluid and able to roll with the ebbs and flows of life around us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quiet-Your-Mind\"><\/span><strong>Quiet Your Mind<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, in life, people are busy focusing on their performance and analyzing their actions instead of just being. In order to develop awareness, you need to make the time and space to connect with your deeper self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoga is a great opportunity for this. Some styles of yoga (like vinyasa) emphasize lots of vigorous poses. These can be a great way to prepare the body to sit still without being a distraction to the mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find it challenging to sit in a comfortable position, feel free to sit on a block, blanket, or bolster. Once you\u2019re able to sit comfortably you\u2019ll realize it\u2019s much easier to focus your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve made yourself comfortable, gently close your eyes or let your eyes gaze a fixed spot shortly in front of you. Then the practice of focusing and quieting the mind begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be patient with yourself. Our minds are usually consuming loads of information, they\u2019re not used to stillness. It is helpful to focus on your breath. Whenever your mind starts to wander, as it inevitably will, just bring it back to watching your breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try not to attach to the feelings you experience or the thoughts you have. Realize they are not you and let them all come and go without labeling them as part of who you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware, and be grateful, for the practice. If you have an attitude of gratitude and surrender to the mat, freeing yourself from everyday life, yoga will be a spiritual practice for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga-is-Not-a-Religion\"><\/span><strong>Yoga is Not a Religion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to be of a certain faith to practice yoga. In fact, no faith is needed because yoga is not a religion. Yoga can be a spiritual experience. However, it is not linked to any organized religion or form of worship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, yoga means to unite or join. Different yogis will view this joining or union in different ways. Some may feel that it is uniting yourself with a spiritual force or higher power. Others may believe that it is about uniting all aspects of yourself and your life. Still, others may believe it&#8217;s a joining of body, mind, and spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you believe in one God, many gods, or nothing at all, asanas can be like a prayer, helping you work through problems by quietly focusing on the breath and moving reverently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next day your prayer may come. You might feel a jolt of completion or recognition that will take you back to the way you felt on the mat when you were totally in the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoga is a way to cultivate wholeness. It can help you remember wholeness and recognize it everywhere. For some yogis, wholeness is the spiritual practice of yoga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spirituality helps you trust in life and yourself even when managing difficult situations. When you&#8217;re connected in the self, inner peace grows. You\u2019ll find you&#8217;re more capable of caring and loving for yourself and others and you\u2019ll experience the joy of being who you are by deepening your yoga practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, yoga or yoga class can be a powerful tool for promoting physical and spiritual well-being. By incorporating yoga into your life, you can experience a wide range of benefits, including increased flexibility, strength, and energy; improved breathing and circulation; and enhanced mental clarity and peace of mind. So if you&#8217;re looking for a way to improve your overall health and wellbeing, consider giving yoga a try.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Yoga Can Improve Your Spiritual Health What&#8217;s your definition of spirituality? Spirituality is universal, yet in many ways, it&#8217;s personal, just like yoga itself. There are countless benefits to practicing yoga. 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