Yoga, which originated in India, has been transformed in many ways throughout its history and has grown into a life practice embraced by millions worldwide. Through Yoga we learn to embrace and yet transcend the ordinary as well as the extraordinary, embracing what is called the "now" or the "present moment".
Yoga enhances our personal growth & healing in its knowledge that we are all connected, that the Divine exists within each of us, and that the only true answers in this life are the ones established within the grace and light of love. Yoga studies have shown that a regular yoga practice that includes relaxation, meditation and asana can provide many benefits.
Here are just a few of yoga's benefits:
1. lower blood pressure
2. improve balance
3. improve memory
4. increase flexibility
5. improve functioning of the systems of the body
6. detoxify the body
7. tone the muscles
8. help control weight
9. diminish feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety
10. improve life outlook and elevate mood
11. increase overall happiness & wellness
Yoga is truly for everyone. The key is to find the
correct practice and the correct teacher to inform your journey.
Yoga is not a replacement for medical care.
Yoga is complementary, in that it can enhance the quality of life in the midst of mental, medical and personal crisis as well as in the absence of such challenges.
