What is Yoga?

to begin...

Yoga is a system that has been around for thousands of years.

The word Yoga is Sanskrit and means to ‘yok’ or to join. Yoga is the unity of the body and the mind and the mind with the soul.

It allows us to still the fluctuations of our mind. In this day and age that can be quite an art!

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Yoga classes generally focus on a few aspects of the yoga system including:

  • Asana – postures
  • Pranayama – breath/ energy work
  • Pratyahara – removal of our senses-bringing us closer to meditation
  • Dharana – concentration towards our core/ steadiness of the mind
  • Dhyana – meditation
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Benefits of Yoga

There are many benefits of doing yoga

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Improved muscle tone
and core strength

Increased strength and stronger bones

Improved breathing and circulation

Improved balance and flexibility

Stronger immune system

Injury prevention and swifter recovery

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Relief from stress and anxiety

Increased focus and mental discipline

Improved sleep patterns

Improved concentration and memory

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Quietening the mind

More self awareness and connection to our inner wisdom

Improved self discipline

Freedom from suffering, attachment, desire, ignorance, egoism, aversion

Freedom from fear of death

“Yoga is essentially a practice for your soul, working through the medium of your body.“

– Tara Fraser

“Yoga is the journey of the self through the self to the self.“

– Bhagavad Gita

“Yoga is not about self-improvement; it’s about self- acceptance.“

– Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa

“Yoga is essentially a practice for your soul, working through the medium of your body.“

– Tara Fraser

“Yoga is the journey of the self through the self to the self.“

– Bhagavad Gita

“Yoga is not about self-improvement; it’s about self- acceptance.“

– Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa