The word yoga means “union” in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between mind, body and spirit, or the union of breath and movement.

Through yoga you will develop strength and flexibility and begin to create balance in the body. You will also develop a sense of calm and peace and begin to create balance in the mind. You will develop your own practice and your own personal experience of yoga will always be evolving.

The benefits of yoga are many, but on its simplest level yoga is a means of maintaining health and wellbeing in an increasingly stressful society.

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The Benefits of Yoga
• Improves flexibility, posture and strength.
• Improves circulation and the cardiovascular system.
• Improves breathing, sleep patterns, concentration and body control.
• Can help lower high blood pressure by reducing stress and improving fitness.
• Helps release tension and pain.
• Helps reduce feelings of depression by developing positive emotions.
• Can help improve digestion and the immune system.
• Can help reduce the risk of RSI and other stress related injury as well as increasing the body’s healing ability.
• Long term yoga practice can inspire conscious eating and a positive body outlook.
• But first and foremost yoga is relaxing, energising… and FUN!!
Om Shanti