What Is Yoga?

Yoga is a multi-level form of exercise suitable for all body types that combines movement and breath work with body awareness within and physically. It's a practice that brings together a physical, mental and spiritual collaboration. Yoga can also be described as meditative movement and meditative awareness.

Yoga movement, breathing and traditional yoga poses (asanas) allow mindful control of the muscles and then slowly releasing them back to neutral. Asanas provide natural encouragement to listen to your body. Timed breath work is used throughout to aid movement and muscle relaxation as well as the metaphysical.

Yoga originated in India as a body of physical, mental and spiritual disciplines, it was mostly practiced by men in ancient India. Today, yoga is available to all genders, worldwide. Yoga practice is a personal expression of mind body connection, even whilst practicing in a group environment.

Yoga has many schools, practices and hybrids.

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