The word, yoga, is derived from the Ancient Eastern language of Sanskrit.
Yoga means:
Unity
Union
Source of Life
Origin of Life
Divine Passage
Originally, Yoga practice included simply, meditation and focused breathing as a means of re-connecting with self and communing with the Divine.
Throughout the years, the discipline of Yoga has evolved to include many philosophies, movements, branches, and participants.
Today, most Yoga practices include:
Meditation ~ Dhyana
Breathwork ~ Prana Yama
Postures ~ Asanas
Yoga is proven both experientially, and in scientific studies, to be of profound, health benefit to humans.
Wellness benefits of Yoga include:
Strong muscles
Flexible tendons
Well-coordinated joints
Increased enjoyment of other healing movement & physical activity
Improved physical & emotional balance
Greater concentration
Tonified, cleansed organs
Healthy blood pressure
Healthy weight
Better stress management
Stronger desire, commitment & action to wellbeing
Positive life outlook
Expanded life fulfillment
Higher success rates in
~relationships
~jobs
~physical
~intellectual endeavors
