I am SUPER EXCITED about starting my first yoga class this month. I have noticed that there is a HUGE stigma in both the black community and among many Christians regardless of religion preference in regards to yoga. So when I've spoken to my peers I've gotten mixed reviews and or warnings about yoga being a "religion".
While the term “yoga” also refers to the spiritual discipline that originated in India, yoga, itself, is not a religion. Yoga as a form of exercise solely promotes physical and mental wellness. It improves flexibility, strength, and posture, and reduces stress. There is no deity worshiped or rituals performed.
I feel that it is important to arm ourselves as women of color with the best information out there. As I've stated in earlier posts I am interested in discovering everything that I can about becoming healthy and maintaining balance. I will post about my journey into the world of yoga!
As with anything that interest me I've done quite a lot of research about the topic so that I could arm myself with the necessary information to make what I think is a decision founded on both reason and research. To those of you who read my blog I want to thank you for your support and for reading!
Take care and Be Blessed!
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