About Yoga

So what is Yoga, anyway?

5,000 years ago, in the heart of India, the practice of Yoga mysteriously emerged. The exact origins of Yoga have not been determined, though its evolution can be traced across thousands of years, developing throughout India and eventually spreading to the West in the late 1800s – unfolding into Yoga as we know it today.

The word Yoga comes from the Sanskrit root yuj which means to yoke or to unite. This idea of yoking together, or uniting, refers to the integration of the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga allows this integration to occur through the use of physical postures and breath control.

Why practice yoga?

• It completely detoxifies the body and boosts the immune system
• Decreases blood pressure
• Slows the aging process
• Increases energy
• Reduces stress and promotes well-being
• Improves strength, flexibility, balance and coordination
• Improves the body’s ability to prevent disease by massaging internal organs
• Improves muscle tone
• Reduces insomnia and improves sleep
• Improves memory and concentration
• Lowers cholesterol levels