What is Yoga - an honest exploration
- Vimal freesoul
- Sep 10
- 2 min read
There is a widespread misconception, often reinforced by flawless Instagram yoga poses, that yoga is primarily about flexibility, stamina, and strength. While these qualities arise through the practice of āsanas, they represent only the outer layer of yoga. Without an understanding of its deeper essence, the practice risks being reduced to mere acrobatics.
At its heart, yoga means union. It is the path of self-realization—recognizing ourselves as the eternal presence beyond the confines of ego, body, and mind.
According to traditional yogic principles, the practice of āsanas was never intended as an end in itself but rather as a preparation of the body and mind for long periods of meditation, ultimately leading to self-realisation.
This journey involves releasing our attachments to the physical, mental, and emotional layers, allowing the kundalini energy to rise and reach the crown and beyond. In this awakened state, we open to our full multidimensional nature and embody our true essence.
When the kundalini energy is not flowing in its natural state, we become attached to a purely materialistic view of life, which eventually creates imbalance, disharmony, and even disease. Restoring this energy to its natural flow is the true essence of yoga.
However, some teachings attempt to forcefully awaken kundalini energy through intense prāṇāyāma or breathing techniques. This can be highly dangerous if the practitioner is not yet prepared.
Thus, yoga is not merely a one-hour physical practice within the walls of a studio. It is a way of life—an ongoing process that permeates every waking and sleeping moment, guiding us toward the realization of our true self.
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