Marathonyogis

Introduction Meditation is seen as an isolated, specialized practice by many and you will find people running from one Guru to the other to get the secret formula of meditation that will help them achieve Moksha.  An asana, erringly called an exercise, is believed to strengthen the body which is true.   This strength is required as yogis sit in meditation for hours and only a strong body can support such an endeavor.  Most practitioners of yogasanas see them as an exercise routine and are oblivious to the meditative aspect of an asana.  Let us understand this further.  Yoga is seen as a holistic practice which encompasses the body, mind, and spirit.  So, how can an important component of Yoga, i.e. the asanas, be seen as being separate from the meditative aspect of yoga?  Let us move forward and delve a little deeper to explore the essence of yogasanas. Body-Mind Connection   A sound mind lives in a sound body.                                           -Thales of Miletus, 624 –

How to Start Running: A Beginner’s Guide. Running needs no introduction to young and old.   It is the oldest and cheapest form of exercise known to us humans.   Moreover, animals with their respective limited brain do not lag behind in reaping the benefits of running.   Free a caged animal and behold how happy it is with the wind in its hair or head and the contented stride.   Sometimes I wonder how, some of us, the so called intelligent beings, are oblivious to the benefits of such a wonderful activity.   Are they?   I do not think so.   For most of us it is not the lack of time or even knowledge that it is a very satisfying and beneficial activity but the lack of will to tear oneself away from the warm bed in winters and the cool air conditioners in the summer.    But if you are the enlightened one, even motivated by some youtube video or movie, it is an amazing thing to experience day-in and day-out.    I feel you have made up your mind because that is the reason why you are reading