YOGA NOW!

Yoga is a rich, time-honored teaching which instructs and directs us along a path where we can achieve physical health, psychological well-being and spiritual peace. It is a path of self-discovery that leads to balance and harmony. Through the practice of yoga we integrate all aspects of our being - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual - and discover our connection to ourselves, to others, and to the universe.

Yoga enhances every facet of physical fitness. The strengthening of our body allows for improvements in our posture and alignment which supports our daily activities. The practice of yoga improves flexibility which helps to prevent injuries and keeps us supple and youthful. The breathing practices (pranyama) are the foundation and the link between the mind and the body, providing a valuable tool for releasing tension and reducing stress. The mind/body energy exchange supports mental clarity and concentration, and brings flexibility to our decision making. Our practice of yoga teaches us how to quiet the mind by placing attention on the breath, and also on the movement/stillness of the body.

Yoga is a form of meditation that links us to the Universal source.