12 YEARS OF LIFESTYLE YOGA WORLD
The significance of the number 12 cannot be overstated. Across cultures and countries, the number has a special significance. As LSY enters the teenage years, I want to share some thoughts that has transformed many lives, including mine. Some of our daily memories and fun facts with the number 12 are –
12 Steps of Surya Namaskar
Finally, the most comprehensive of all Yoga Asanas the Surya Namaskar has 12 steps!
As LSY completes 12 years since being formed, here is a brief history of evolution. To celebrate the milestone, we have some special offers promoting wellbeing – be assured that once you enroll, you will certainly have at least 12 benefits, if not more!
Apr 20th, 2009 was the official start to the journey, when LSY was established as a company in UAE. I was a Yoga instructor with one of the institutes in Dubai for a year, during which time, the idea took shape. Having my own company, I thought I could fine tune Yoga to the developing needs and aspirations of people. As Lao Tze said, the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
Through my learning years at the various institutes in India – Dev Sanskriti Vishwa Vidyalay Rishikesh, BKS Iyengar Institute of Yoga, Pune and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi– where I learnt the Art and Science of Yoga, one of the thoughts that held me firm was that this beautiful art must be passed on to as many humans as possible.
A system that does not require significant capital investment but only time commitment with numerous collateral advantages in terms of health and well-being must be shared for the benefit of humanity. With this thought in mind, I started the journey with the help of a few friends and well-wishers, infinite blessings of my Gurus, support from local sponsors and an innate belief in my journey.
Now, with 12 years of experience running LSY under my belt (which was a result of my Yoga practice since the age of 14), having evolved from in-studio classes to offering both virtual and in-person sessions, having conducted Corporate Training sessions, international Yoga retreats, I feel a sense of satisfaction and happiness. The future also looks optimistic and promising.
American author Greg Anderson’s words echo in my mind – “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found, not in finishing an activity but in doing it!” As LSY completes 12 years since being formed, here is a brief history of evolution. To celebrate the milestone, we have some special offers promoting wellbeing – be assured that once you enroll, you will certainly have at least 12 benefits, if not more!
These words seem so apt to LSY practice of teaching Yoga. The eastern philosophy that you continue to strive towards elusive union with the Universal Force, hoping someday, some moment, you may achieve it is starkly different to many other forms of thinking where practice makes perfection possible. The joy of the activity can continue forever, when one keeps striving towards the ultimate.
Through the 12 years at LSY and interactions with students and friends, I have learnt that good company in one s journey makes it so much more pleasurable. So, friends, let us continue to motivate each other and enrich our lives.
I thank you for being part of LSY journey and look forward to engaging through the turbulent teenage years. Remember, of course, if we pause, breathe, step back, observe and exhale the turbulence will pass and we can all achieve the balance in Life.
Abhaysa Vairaagyam Thannirotham — a consistent and constant practice with non attachment leads to achievement of the perfection!
“Perfection in an asana is achieved when the effort to perform it becomes effortless and the inrinite being within is reached.”
BKS lyengar
