Overview
Yoga is a mindful movement practice that encompasses stretching, strengthening poses, meditation, and breathing exercises. Yoga uses body, breath, and the senses to reconnect the participant with the universe and move emotions and thoughts into stillness.
Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is an art and scince of healthy living. The word 'Yoga' is derived from the Sanskrit root 'Yuj', meaning 'to join' or 'to yoke' or 'to unite'.
5 Principles of Yoga
- Proper Exercise – Āsana.
- Proper Breathing – Prāṇāyāma.
- Proper Relaxation – Śavāsana.
- Proper Diet – Vegetarian.
- Positive Thinking & Meditation – Vedānta & Dhyāna.