Why People Are Attracted To Yoga

There are different reasons as to why people are attracted to the practice of yoga, considering there are several benefits. These benefits include increased flexibility, increased muscle strength and tone, improved energy, balance and calming of the mind. Each person joins the practice having diverse reasons from one another. On average, I would enter yoga class stressed out with a cluttered mind, but I know as soon as I walk in through the studio doors I am able to leave my stress and worries behind, even if it is just for an hour. Yoga is not only my daily workout, but it is my escape; it is a place where I can find calmness, clarity, and composure.

Some days I take back-to-back yoga classes. Being a part of two different classes provides me with the opportunity to observe – to compare and contrast the two classes from one another. The first class is an advanced vinyasa flow class, with seven students. As it is an advanced class, there are less people, which makes the yoga experience more intimate, quiet and detailed seeing as the instructor can help us out …show more content…
In the smaller class, I am more self-conscious about holding a pose longer, or if I lose my balance. Due to the size of the class, it is easy for everyone to see my mistakes. However, I learn more in the advanced class seeing that the instructor has the time to assist each individual. In the yogalates class, I am less self-conscious about other people seeing me make a mistake as I know I will not stand out, since there are more people around me who are also making the same mistakes. Since there are a lot of people, it’s difficult to focus on one person. Both classes are relaxing and peaceful. They are quite the contrast from what Greek theatres in the 4th and 5th century were. The two yoga classes are also far from being violent just like the Roman theatres were throughout the 1st-3rd