Yoga is a practical philosophy not a religion, and requires no allegiance to any particular system of belief. The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit word “yug” meaning to join, yoke or unite. It is a traditional Indian philosophy that involves the integration of the physical and spiritual in order to achieve a sense of well being. This synthesis and inseparability of the body and mind leads to a greater connection to ones consciousness.

In the practice of Yoga the body is linked to the movement mind and breath to bring about a feeling of balance, relaxation and harmony. The practitioner uses the physical self to refine the mind.
The practice of physical postures (asanas) improves a variety of ailments, strengthens and tones muscles and develops flexibility. Various movements and postures result in blood saturating nourishing and cleansing the remotest parts of the body. Yoga postures exercise every part of the body, stretching the muscles and joints the spine and the entire skeletal system. It also works on the internal organs glands and nerves, keeping the whole system healthy. Psychologically yoga increases concentration stills the mind and promotes a feeling of balance tranquillity and contentment.
There is a big difference between yoga and other physical exercises. Yoga asanas are psycho-physiological, while physical jerks are purely external. Asanas develop body awareness muscles and flexibility, as well as generating internal awareness and stabilizing the mind. In physical exercises, body movements may be done with external precision, whereas in Yoga together with the precision, a deeper awareness is awakened, which brings about balance in body and spirit.
All Yoga exercises are based on a formula of stretching, relaxing, breathing and increasing circulation and concentration.
Regular yoga practice benefits all aspects of your being, strengthening your body, renewing your energy, calming your mind and brightening your spirit.