Where does the word Yoga come from? Yoga originates from the Sanskrit Yuj or to Yoke meaning Union. Yoga is union of the mind, body and spirit. Hatha Yoga or the physical form of yoga uses a series of postures that leads to sense of physical and emotional well being. Yoga is much more than postural alignment and breathing.
Yoga is an ancient holistic system that balances energy within our entire being. Yoga is a science not a religion.It is a science for finding out ‘who you are’. The practice of yoga is a process of self discovery, letting go of everything that isn’t you, becoming who you are, not better but realer.Yoga is self healing for the mind and body.
Hatha Yoga brings awareness to the mind and body though attention to breathing, postural alignment, relaxation and meditation.
As a practice Hatha Yoga recognizes individual differences and is very adaptable. Yoga is suitable for everyone regardless if body type, strength or flexibility. It can be gentle, relaxing, explorative, dynamic or energising.
For more information see Yoga Facts.
“Yoga should be an expression of Joy” BKS Iyengar