What Is Yoga?
Yoga is not just a form of exercise. It is a way of life.
Originating in India around 5th and 6th century BCE, yoga is a group of physical, spiritual and
mental practices. The term 'yoga' has taken on MANY meanings today all over the world! In a broad
and historical sense a few meanings of the term yoga are: "to join," "to unite", "combine," and
"connection." In the Eastern world, yoga is not just a form of physical exercise. It is a meditative
means to overcome wrong views/perceptions, find inner peace and be free of suffering. By
employing meditative techniques to yoga practice one can aim to develop mindfulness, insight,
concentration and tranquility.
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Today, in the western world, yoga has adopted a new meaning that differs slightly from the East,
where it focuses more on the physical aspects of yoga for exercise and bodily health.
Summa Iru Yoga strives to incorporate the spiritual, mental and physical aspects of yoga into our
classes for a complete experience.
Health Benefits
Yoga provides hundreds of benefits to our body, mind, and overall wellbeing and life! Yoga can reduce blood pressure, improve immunity, prevent and control diabetes, improve and prevent depression, decrease risk of heart attack, stroke & blood clots, improve lung function, help with weight loss, decrease stress, prevent osteoporosis, prevent digestive problems, ward off pain, increase self esteem, and even sooth your soul!
Below I have detailed a few of the numerous health benefits you can experience from regular yoga practice! Don't believe me!? Come try it out, and I encourage you to do your own research to see what yoga can do for you!
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