For some, yoga may be a ritual that helps them unwind after a stressful day. For others, it could be an activity they pursue for fitness. A way to lose some inches and drop a few kilos. Yoga, to me, goes beyond these obvious benefits.

 

It’s more than a daily routine, an exercise, a stress buster or a weight-loss program.  Yoga empowers me to be the best version of myself. Not just when I’m on a mat practicing an asana, but even in my day-to-day life. The focus and alignment in my practice manifest in every other aspect of my life.

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‘Yogah karmasu kaushalam.’ In the Bhagvad Gita, Lord Krishna says these beautiful words to Arjuna that translate to: “Yoga is excellence at work.” This meaning of yoga resonates with me on a personal level. In simple words, yoga is a state of mind achieved when you lose yourself completely in a task and the world around you slowly fades away.