Yoga is often associated as a type of exercise. That is true…a good yoga class will give you a cardio and strength workout. However, a great yoga class will also place attention upon your mind and physiology as a whole.

Research shows that 75 to 90% of all doctor visits are stress-related. In fact, most diseases, whether it’s a cold or an organ failure is typically caused due to stress.

The secret behind the success of yoga and its practice is that yoga is supposed to address the mind as a part of the yoga classes. Most people always say that they feel great after their yoga class. Part of that reason is due to the exercise portion. But the better part of that is the relaxation of the mind and body while remaining active.

My yoga teacher always says, “a fast mind is a sick mind and a still mind is a divine mind.” Many of us tend to over think, analyze too much, worry too much, or get caught up in all of our other troubles. Ayurveda treats any and all illness from the root cause and addresses symptoms as secondary. Similarly, yoga treats and nourishes the physiology from inside out. Yoga will also target the root cause of your imbalance.

There are many ways to “fix” your mind and body through yoga. All you need is a teacher who can guide you and teach you accordingly. But always remember the most important factor in yoga. That is you must always remember to work with your mind and body as a whole, not only the parts that need the attention.

Enjoy your yoga!