Yoga Myths 9 & 10

Myth 9: Yoga = Religion.

I had two Muslim friends who were interested in the teachers training course at TYI but were wary or joining thinking it was all about the Hindu religion. I assured them that was not the case and when they joined, they saw for themselves that Yoga is universal.

Although our gurus refer to many Hindu mythological stories to make a point, they also talk about Muslim and Christian leaders who walked on the same path that Yoga proposes.

I quote my guru Hansaji's words "There was a group of people who came here to learn Yoga from Pakistan." They went back extremely happy and hungry for more.

Yoga also talks about faith in God, but it welcomes anyone with any kind of belief. (or no belief at all).

I was a hard core atheist and believer in Science. I was totally against the concept of God and Karma Theory. Yet, I was welcomed with open arms, given all the knowledge and when I did further research, I became a believer in Higher Reality by choice, based on proof.


Myth 10: Yoga = You are Invincible

"You fell sick?? But you do Yoga!!" Sigh. It really is sad that people think practicing Yoga makes you invincible.

The body has its limits after all. It can catch infection from anywhere even if you are really careful.

Yoga helps in improving immunity and preventing most illnesses. But sometimes, seeing we live in a highly polluted material world where we are allowed to indulge in outside food sometimes, we can fall sick.

But the more you advance, the lesser the frequency of illness. It's true.

I hope that these 10 points helped remove some wrong notions that are popularly flying all over the world. If there are any more points or experiences anyone wants to share in relation to this topic, you are most welcome to post your comments.

Stay Healthy!