Modern Yoga Exercise: Is It Really Yoga? - Yoga Teacher Training Blog - 0 views
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Peter Martinez on 09 Jan 17By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Is Yoga exercise Yogic? In ancient India, Yoga was a way of living that included moral, ethical, spiritual, and physical components. Postures (asana) were an important, but small segment of the ancient practice. Today, many people use the word "Yoga" to mean a particular type of physical exercise, while being totally unaware of its spiritual aspect, which makes the modern version of Yoga a shadow of its former self. Some classes end with no time invested in the value of pranayama, relaxation, or meditation.