Experiential rather than intellectual

One of the many reasons why Yoga asana practices had become so globally well received is the inner experiences one felt after a practice - the sense of a step back to equilibrium. Due to the many ways we used our physical body in every activities, the physical body (and thus also affecting the mental body) has moved into inequilibruum of many sorts, thus leading to unease. Many had even gone into dis-ease. The design of the asana practices allow the physical (and as well the mental) to ease itself back to its free state - sense of ease and stability. When circulation within the body becomes less hindered, the practitioner experienced an indescribable intimacy - sense of calm. If the body is able to form a new habit that constantly allow the body to stay as comfortably steady, one may be more naturally ready to explore his/her next level of spiritual practice. We are seeing a bigger proportion of intellectualisation of what and how should Yoga be, instead of simply allowing oneself to step onto the mat and let the experience unfold. We never know what's awaiting...