Anyone can practice yoga. You don’t need special equipment or clothes-just a small amount of space and a strong desire for a healthier, more fulfilled life. The yoga postures or asnas exercise every part of the body, stretching and toning the muscles and joints, the spine and the entire skeletal system.
And they work not only on the body’s frame but on the internal organs, glands and nerves as well, keeping all system in radiant health. By releasing physical and mental tension, they also liberate vast resources of energy. The yogic breathing exercises known as pranayama revitalize the body and help to control the mind, leaving you felling calm and refreshed, while the practice of positive thinking and meditation gives increased clarity, mental power and concentration.
Yoga is a complete science of life that originated in India many thousands of years ago. It is the oldest system of personal development in the world, encompassing body, mind and spirit. The ancient yogis had a profound understanding of man’s essential nature and of what he needs to live in harmony with himself and his environment. They perceived the physical body as a vehicle, with the mind as the driver, the soul man’s true identity, and action, emotion and intelligence as the tree forces which pull the body-vehicle. In order for there to be integrated development these three forces must be in balance. Taking into account the interrelationship between body and mind, they formulated a unique method for maintaining this balance-a method that combines all the movements you need for physical health with the breathing and meditation techniques that ensure peace of mind