Yoga - Path to rejuvenation

As a kid, we use to have a yoga class once every week in school. It used to be fun for two reasons. Firstly, it was an hour's break from regular academic classes and secondly all the girls could wear jeans for the duration of the class (instead of the school uniform which used to be a skirt). We had a very diligent yoga teacher, who used to try real hard to make the students reckon the benefits of this ancient Indian practice.
After middle school was over, i never practiced yoga seriously. About 3 weeks back, i was motivated enough after meeting a friend to commence yoga practice. I signed up for a monthly trial package at a yoga center. Since then, its been a wonderful journey.

I was probably the sloppiest student in the class when i started, and maybe I still am, but i am amazed by the progress i have made. Additionally i am stumped by the class turnout every time, most students being non -Indian and practicing effortlessly as masters in the class. Yoga has acquired a lot of popularity throughout the world, i am delighted that so many people around the world take it so seriously.

Its the only practice by which you can stretch each and every muscle of your body, which you may have never realized could even be stretched. It builds endurance, strength and flexibility. The balance that you feel physically and mentally after some serious practice is the cherry on the top. I am thoroughly enjoying it as its a challenging physical activity and needs a lot of mental focus too. Yoga has the power to obliterate most of the aches and discomfort we experience in our day to day life.

So, to all of you who are looking for something physically challenging and mentally rewarding, i encourage you to try or reinstate your yoga practice.