Yoga Yoga Yoga is an ancient system of relaxation and rejuvenation that has been practiced in the Orient for over 5,000 years. The techniques of Yoga seek to balance all aspects of the body, mind, and personality so that the student ends up with energy, strength and clarity of purpose supported by their whole being.
Yoga uses poses, breath, relaxation, and meditation to reach maximum physical and emotional health.
The poses strengthen and tone every part of the body, including the internal organs, Breath control brings energy to the body and calms the mind. Relaxation and meditation relieve stress and clarify thinking. Yoga teaches respect of the body and the importance of being present and aware in each moment. Yoga is a very simple, yet profound, stress management technique. Since 1970, there have been more than 1000 documented studies of meditation and yoga.