Let's hook up with Yoga...

Once upon a time, I happened to watch a documentary which showed a man sitting on a mattress, having his legs crossed with his closing palms in front of the chest acting like a Buddha. He looked so relaxed, as well as amiable as though nothing could ever distract his attention at that moment. Suddenly, he conducted a gigantic frog-hopping with his crossing legs. Which kept amazing me was when he disclosed his age, I hardly believed my eyes and puzzled how he could stay so young and flexible even though he was already up to 50 years old... The secret to this was Yoga, in general, which is a spiritual practice or discipline that helps the individual unify his/her body, mind, and heart.

As more attention has been placed on citizens' health care, Shanghai, as an entrepot, already received latest news quicker than any other city, thus, Yoga, once coming to Shanghai, has made a big boom amongst the total population, at the beginning, due to its unbearably high price, only celebrities or the rich could have this privilege to try themselves. For the sake of rapid popularization, Yoga turns out to be one of the most prevailing exercises attached with a much more affordable price tag at present.

Me, as a member in a nearby fitness club, was entitled to access to any kinds of mechanical workout facilities, as well as various yoga classes. Thanks to the booming membership, undoubtedly this club has made a fortune, albeit creating severe traffic indoor. there is no single space for me to squeeze myself in. Well, rather than having this as an excuse, the true reason could be the lack of understanding towards yoga. Once I was totally in, I could never put my feet out of it. Each movement, each posture, each stretch, even each bend has added more enchantment to me. I have consulted those who have been staying with yoga long enough, they feel like discovering a "spiritual awakening", and eventually finding out that who they are, is not just their body, and not just the conversations in their mind. I was told that through steady practice, you will manifest less self-importance, less material attachment, more capacity for joy, less judgmentalness, and more tolerance toward others. How could I resist such an intelligent practice! Plus, I missed the prime time to have ballet lesson, my body is not as nimble as before which is a bit of shame! Besides yoga's all above advantages, it also realizes my incomplete dream. whenever I manage to stretch my hamstrings and ligaments although with a sense of sore, I enjoy every minute just like the time I was having my ballet lesson 18 years ago. But Yoga is beyond hamstrings, as far as I know. To see is to believe, have a shot then!