Exercise the Mind, Body, and Soul

Yoga is a system of physical and mental practices, which are incorporated into living life in balance and harmony with yourself and your surrounding environment.The practice of Yoga includes various poses and exercises that involved deep breathing, body movement, meditation and relaxation.

Its purpose is to improve physical, emotional and metal health, thereby enhancing the divine quality of our lives.

By promoting a connection between the mind, body and spirit, the scientifically proven benefits of yoga are numerous, including an increase in flexibility, reduction of stress, reduction of muscle and body inflammation and pain. With proper instruction and regular practice everyone who practices yoga can gain some level of benefit.

Yoga is a lifestyle that embraces a physical system while honouring the metal quest of emotional stability, offering different yoga styles for everyone, including children, teens, business professionals, adults and seniors.

Various Types of Yoga

Yoga was developed in India several thousand years ago as a means of gaining knowledge of oneself and one’s relationship with the surrounding world. There are many different types of yoga, therefore anyone irrespective of age, health, lifestyle and religions can practice yoga in a form that best speaks to them.

Hatha: The most popular form of yoga which focuses on both physical and emotional well-being. With over 200 postures to choose from, students utilize these postures to enhance circulation, flexibility, balance, and a vibrant mind.

Bikram: Known as “hot yoga,” the temperature in the room is approximately 41 hot and steamy degrees (105 degrees Fahrenheit). Each session includes the use of 26 postures and two different breathing exercises.

Ananda: This is a gentle practice that emphasizes the importance of meditation, breathing, and affirmations while flowing through different postures.

Anusara: Translating to “following your heart,” this style highlights the heart, positive and balanced energy, and the freedom to change and adapt the practices as needed.

Tantra: Similar to Anusara, this style taps into the body’s natural energy while students are guided through various postures and visualization to achieve pleasure, joy and a sense of completion in their everyday lifestyle.

Ashtanga: Often known as power yoga, this type provides a heart-pounding, intense, and challenging workout. Physically, the goals are to increase stamina, strength, and flexibility. Mentally, you can appreciate the calming sense that the challenge can provide. This style incorporates deep detoxification due to the sweating that takes place during a session.

Integal: Emphasizing relaxation through controlled breathing and mediation, this type is more calming and therapeutic.

Kunadalini: Incorporating a mix of breathing, chanting and poses, this type aims to awaken natural energy and encourages self healing through the stimulation of the immune and nervous systems.

Health Benefits of Practice

Unlike other types of exercise, yoga specializes in the body’s core and physical strength while working the inner, spiritual mind, reaching total body harmony and balance. Both the physical body itself and the internal mind and spirit can benefit tremendously from this ancient practice. According to medical scientists, yoga therapy is successful because of the balance created in the nervous and endocrine systems which directly influences all other systems and organs of the body.

Physical Benefits