For thousands of years, yoga has helped people of all ages and walks of life improve their sense of health and well being. Yoga combines fluid movements with focused attention and breathing. This aligns the inner spirit with the physical body, creating a perfect yoga or "union." For most of us, daily stresses and constant mental distractions put tension into our bodies, sometimes to the point of making us ill. The purpose of yoga is to quiet the mind so our energy can go where we want it to. When you calm the mind by doing yoga, you also calm the body. The yoga poses help slow you down, and you naturally become more relaxed and focused. Yoga is different from other kinds of exercise that emphasize your performance. In yoga, you do not need to worry about how you look. Instead, you bring awareness to how you feel, discovering the power available within your body and being. Yoga can provide a challenging work out for men and women alike. From the beginning fitness seeker to the professional athlete, yoga can help keep you in top condition-body, mind and spirit. Just as each person experiences life in his or her own way, so does everyone have their own special experience during a yoga class. Some people find yoga makes them feel relaxed and peaceful while others leave stimulated and energized. No matter what your experience, the benefits are the same. Yoga is known to reduce stress, heighten mental clarity, strengthen muscular endurance, deepen flexibility, improve circulation and fortify the immune system. There are countless ways yoga can boost your sense of well being and each practitioner will notice special benefits that yoga provides especially for them.
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