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What is Yoga?
Yoga is a science for living. It involves a systematic approach to understanding the body, the mind, and liberating the spirit. It was developed in India approximately 4000-5000 years ago. The common language of yoga is Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages spoken in the world. The word "yoga" is translated to mean "union," "yoking with/to," "oneness," or "non-separation." Some of the many benefits of a yoga practice include reduced stress and tension in the body and mind, increased ability to focus and concentrate, as well as enhanced sense of clarity and will.
Yoga is also a beautiful complement to religious or spiritual practices. Drawing us inward, closer to the truth of our Self, yoga reveals the power and beauty we already possess. It will not make us into anything we are not already. It challenges us to look at ourselves and observe the activities of mind: our thoughts. A goal is to learn to calm the mind, to become aware of thought, without judging or criticizing ourselves. Mental awareness and mindfulness help create more opportunity for growth and compassion. That which is on the inside is revealed in our outward circumstances. Meditation and quiet concentration open the door to limitless possibilities.
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What is Yoga?
