Yoga delivers, detoxifying the body from the inside out and releasing tension from muscles and the mind. Exercises such as running and weight-lifting tighten and shorten muscles, concentrating on specific parts of the body. Yoga opens the door, releasing emotions and allowing each cell, gland, organ and muscle to work in unison. Health, as a pursuit, is awfully intimidating. The pressure to exercise, eat sensibly, limit alcohol, take vitamins and wear sunscreen often keeps us mired in familiar routines.
Yoga helps relieve that pressure.
On the first day of training, Choudhury told us not to worry about quitting bad habits. Instead of subtracting, he said, just add yoga. After nine months of working as an instructor, I have achieved a balance. I am physically empowered and mentally tough. Courtney Love, who practices Kundalini yoga, admits in interviews to occasional indulgence but claims that yoga prevents her from being a drug addict.