How Yoga Helps You Find Happiness

Sharon Moore April 08, 2015

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Yoga has become a popular technique to reduce stress and improve the body’s immunity against diseases. But apart from promoting physical health, yoga is practised by many people to cultivate inner peace and happiness. And whilst true happiness can only be found from within, there are ways, such as yoga, that can help us connect to it easily.

In what specific ways does yoga help us find happiness?

Through Mindfulness

You can’t be truly happy if you do not allow yourself to focus on the present moment. Happiness is all about being in the moment and paying attention to it. When we are caught up with worries of the future and hurtful memories of the past, we lose the ability to be mindful of the present. Through yoga, we can teach our body to notice and appreciate the things around us.

Through Increased Vitality

Enjoying the moment requires energy. For most people, happiness is about being able to do what they want and pursue their passion. But how can you do it all if you don’t have enough energy? Yoga is a great mind-body exercise that uncovers the finite source of energy within you. Such energy, in turn, strengthens your enthusiasm to get up on bed and carry on with your daily tasks.

Through Better Health

Health is wealth, so they say. It is hard to be happy when you are ill. Yoga has been scientifically proven to benefit our health in many ways, from stronger immunity to sharper brain. It is also a great tool to reduce stress, which is a risk factor for many health problems.

Through Self-Acceptance

In yoga, we are taught to simply observe our body and emotions with compassion, which makes self-acceptance easier. Every human being has flaws and imperfections. But with yoga, we are able to accept our weaknesses whilst we build on our strengths, and become a better version of ourselves.

Through Optimism

Yoga teaches us how to focus our attention to where we want it to be. It helps us make clear intentions, and look pass through the challenges. Instead of getting stuck on what is not working, yoga allows us to see the opportunities.

Through Perseverance

Happy people are not exempted from experiencing difficulties. Just like the sad people, they too, have challenges to bear. But what makes them different is their ability to persevere. Yoga strengthens our mental and emotional responses to negative situations. It helps us realign our thoughts and focus on the bright side of life.

Through Movement

It is difficult to feel happy when we are inactive. Yoga is a mind-body exercise that keeps you moving, while breathing mindfully. This clears stagnation and allows the energy to flow through your system, so after each session, you find yourself in a good mood.

Happiness is a gift. And fortunately, it is a gift that we all have within. Yoga is a great tool to tap into your inner happiness, connect with yourself, and improve your health and well-being.