Do you have any recommendations for me to learn about yoga? I have practiced meditation but have yet to explore the avenue of yogic teachings.
After practicing ashtanga yoga for about 10 years, I began to explore (zen) meditiation.
Some claim the ancient ascetics developed yoga to be able to sit longer in meditative positions longer.
At first, yoga is just the physical practice; a personal one that comes from within.
But then, the mental and spiritual thing kicks in.
Ashtanga yoga is not for everyone, but trying different ones is a good way to see what suits you.
I was lucky enough to have an excellent teacher, but there is a saying: When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.