| Yoga = Union
The Practice of Yoga dates back thousand of years having India as its birth place, where the original texts were first written in Sanskrit and its practice was focused on the unification (yoke=union) of the Individual Intelligence with the Universal Intelligence.
Yoga incorporates a series of posture/asanas, breathing exercises/pranayama, concentration and meditation techniques towards the reaching for health within all the bodies and inner peace by the quietness of the mind.
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Yoga as a physical Practice
By a regular practice of Yoga postures/asanas and Yoga breathing/pranayama, the individual achieves increase in flexibility, strength and muscle tone, those assisting on the balanced alignment of the body and on the relieving of physical, mental and emotional stress. Bringing about overall vitality.
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Yoga as a mental Discipline
During the asanas practice attention and focus are required, so exploring and developing inner awareness. Sitting still in concentration and meditation enhance the inner focus and inner calmness.
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Yoga as an emotional Journey
Through the awareness of the breath, the physical asanas and the calm mind, one is able to explore and also express their emotions with joy and openness, free of judgment or attachment.
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Yoga as a spiritual Path
Yoga is not a religion; it is a systematized way of exploring spiritual philosophies and endeavors, towards expanding awareness of the Self and the World around us.
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Watch "Yoga For Bigger Bodies" on Channel 11 News (Jan. 2010)
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