From the oldest sacred texts of the Rig Veda to the lush studios of today – Yoga has emerged as an ancient art that changes the way we live. Each time you roll on the mat, you are on for an experience you had never imagined. While we begin with Yoga as a practice to attain flexibility, hormonal balance or to perfect that Warrior pose, we emerge off the mat with a heap of newfound knowledge about ourselves and the life around us. The magic about Yoga is that it doesn't just change your fitness levels, it changes your perception towards yourself and the world.

With Yoga, you are your teacher! And in the vivid asanas, breathing rhythms and mindful moves – you get to learn innumerable life lessons. As you hop off the mat after a sweaty session of mindful yogic asanas, here are five life lessons by Manoj Kutteri, Wellness Director at Atmantan Wellness Centre that will stick with you for long!