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January 13th, 2010 10:03 am

Yoga is a difficult topic to discuss in this high-tech era. Under the influence of globalization, the true meaning of yoga has been severely distorted. Most people choose to describe yoga as a simple concept rather than a complex philosophy in order to help people understand better. In essence, the contents of yoga, in its entirety may be a little complicated for westerners to understand. To be on the safe side, it is good to gain a thorough understanding of a particular subject before you begin to speak of it from an expert’s viewpoint. Yoga is mainly perceived as a physical activity in the western part of the world. Yoga has been reduced to a physical activity to achieve internal balance and serenity.

It originates from the Hindu religion and it is actually a part of the Hindu philosophy. Any Indian would assure you that it is a spiritual experience that is manifested through a series of complicated physical practice. Most westerners would describe yoga as a physical practice. The hidden intricacies of this mysterious practice with its strange looking symbols may be successful in making the average westerner aware that there are more to yoga than physical moves alone, but nevertheless they are often misunderstood. It became a popular sport in the west. Nevertheless many have been attracted to yoga as a form of practice to achieve inner peace and balance.

People are fascinated by the claims made by the yoga masters who often come with these promises. Outside of India, that there is a high level of misunderstanding of its true nature, hence the monumental amount of mistakes that can be found in its implementation. Different groups practicing yoga have its own cultural structure and these influences are responsible for those fatal errors detected in the practice of this ancient art. The fast paced lifestyle of the western civilization left no chance for them to indulge in quiet, introspective moments to really understand this concept. For instance, meditation is the crux of this philosophy but busy Americans do not possess the time to spend in a few hours of relative sessions every day. The west seems obsessed with the desire to accumulate massive amounts of wealth and gaining power, which is a priority according the principles of Hinduism. Unless these values are changed, it is impossible for westerners to achieve the true wisdom and enlightenment as defined by the parameters of the Hindu religion. It takes patience and time to experience a successful meditative session. The west seems cursed with the obsession to pursue the goal of building better lives in the form of lavish lifestyles and not in the philosophical way.

Yoga has been accepted as a fashion. If you are interested to take up yoga as a part of your lifestyle, you can get hold of some of those materials that are available, promoting this practice as a form of sports. Fans of famous people who later become fake gurus are adamant about supporting their idol and his practice. The disciples of these fake gurus are responsible for spreading the influence of the wrong philosophy pertaining to yoga practice.

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