Our take on yoga
Movement, specifically yoga, is intrinsically connected to our philosophy and ethos of what we are building at BELIEVE, for the benefits it can bring both on and off the mat.
We consider yoga to be something we can all turn to at any moment, to re-connect us to our inner selves through our breath, reinstate equilibrium and restore harmony. Yoga can help us tune in to bodily sensations, develop our inner awareness, feel inspired and creative, and ultimately form a deeper relationship with ourselves, mentally and physically.
The etymology of the word “inspiration” stems from the latin word inspirare which can be translated as “in spirit” or “divine guidance”. It is also connected to the root word spirare, which means “to breathe”. In many ways, yoga can be perceived as the combination of breath and divine guidance or spirit.
“The yogic texts all unequivocally state that peace can only be found within, never without. Therefore if we wish to create a more peaceful world, we must first learn to relax and harmonise our own body and mind” – Sri Swami Satchidananda
The BELIEVE community are like-minded individuals in pursuit of creating positive flow and our vision for our community retreat is a beautiful, peace filled place that serves to inspire and re-connect us to our inner selves no matter what form of activity or pursuits we choose.
References
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3193654/
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/yoga-for-sleep
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/140207-yoga-cancer-inflammation-stress#:~:text=The%20poses%20help%20increase%20flexibility,reacting%20to%20injury%20or%20irritation.
https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20061103/exercise-fights-fatigue-boosts-energy
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/yoga-benefits-beyond-the-mat