Yoga is an ancient system of self-improvement that has existed for over 3000 years. It is a holistic form of exercise and mental discipline that restores health and peace of mind. It is unlike any other type of exercise in that it involves the whole person, body, mind and spirit. Regular practice of Yoga enhances all aspects of one's life. Yoga tones the internal organs, increases self-confidence, develops balance and coordination, corrects bad postural habits and misalignments in the body, increases lung capacity and enables one to breathe more fully.
Yoga also teaches one to recognize tension in the body.
The meditation, relaxation and breathing techniques enable one to release hidden tension and to open up tight areas, whether it be tight shoulders, neck or hips. We all have a tendency to grip certain parts of our body when we are confronted with stressful situations. Some people habitually clench their teeth causing headaches, stiff necks and even sinus problems. Through the regular practice of yoga one can learn how to breathe and relax the muscles during a stressful situation and eventually eliminate the negative response of clenching. The yoga postures stretch out the chronically tight areas and restore proper blood flow to the muscles.