Well, almost the whole world is into Yoga these days, absolutely oblivious of the fact that unmindful turning & twisting of the body has nothing to do with Yoga. Yoga is a divine science of our sages. It is not only intricate but involves such subtleties which cannot be easily grasped by the practitioner on its own.
There are unimaginable depths to be explored and incredible heights to be scaled, the gateway and path of which can be shown only by the master. To begin with, one needs to get crystallised understanding of the significance of Yoga, become aware of the nuances of Asanas, and learn the correct methodology of practicing Pranayama. And then the enormous benefits are the natural outcome of pursuing these practices meticulously.
In fact, yoga doesn't view body and mind as separate entities, rather entwined in a way that disciplining the body has an impact on the mind. And this is what led to the origination of Yogasanas. Yogis have explained that human body is an important tool for spiritual growth. And if the body is not healthy for a prolonged period of time, then one would not be able to do sadhana. So, healthy body & mind are the requisites for a spiritual aspirant.
Every pursuit requires time, effort, and will. If you have the will, then make an effort to join the upcoming Yoga Retreat with Anandmurti Gurumaa from 9th to 18th March 2012. This retreat is one of a kind and will specifically focus on the two vital limbs of Ashtanga Yoga, Asana & Pranayama. Thus as a participant you will get the opportunity to understand, learn and practice various Yogasanas & Pranayama that will prepare your body & mind for deeper spiritual practices.