The practice of Yoga has been observed for over 5000 years and the ancient Yogi's primary objective for participating in this practice was to achieve enlightenment; therefore, they meditated for hours. The Yogi's found that in order to sit in the same position for long periods of time they would have to stretch their bodies, and this is how they discovered the many asanas (or postures) that we practice in Yoga today.

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In our yoga practice we must relax the intensity of our efforts and meditate on the inner journey, because this yoga never ends.

 

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"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us".

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The Yoga Practice provides many benefits, such as:

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Body is s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d

 

Muscles are lengthened

 

Joint stability and functional strength are promoted

 

Decreases stress & anxiety 

Mobility and agility are increased

 Increases endurance, strength, stamina, flexibility & balance

 

Aids digestion

 

Improves sleep

 

Facility to perform everyday movement

Deep breathing and muscular contraction help to circulate the white blood cells through the body for detoxification and rejuvenation (inverted poses such as Downward Dog).

Brings inner peace

 

Increased body awareness and postural stability

 

Activates and relaxes every muscle and joint of the body

 

Brings balance to the nervous and adrenal systems

 

Muscles extend and nerves, arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels are stretched.

 

Increased circulation during postures, allow for greater oxygenation of the entire body.

 

 

And many more...

 

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When practicing Yoga you experience an overall feeling of well being and peace.