Yoga

Yoga is a complete science which originated in India many thousands of years ago. It is possibly the oldest system of holistic personal development that we know of, encompassing mind, body and spirit.

In our daily lives we tend to have overactive minds and under active bodies. Our minds are constantly bombarded with worries, thoughts, fears and ideas, whilst our bodies are often doing repetitive tasks, or sitting in one position for a long period of time. As a result of this lifestyle many of us find that our minds become overloaded and our bodies develop stiff joints , tight muscles as well as poor circulation, respiration and elimination through inactivity. Some forms of exercise can make these imbalances even worse by further stressing the mind through over competitiveness and further tightening of the muscles .

Yoga is a discipline which stills the mind and helps to balance the nervous system. Regular practice of the asanas (postures) can build flexibility and strength evenly throughout the body. However Yoga is more than a series of strange physical postures—it is a complete way of life which encompasses ethical precepts, physical exercise, breathing, concentration and meditation. Through regular practice of stretching and toning the body and stilling the mind you begin to catch a glimpse of a state of inner peace which is your true nature. This is the essence of Yoga.

It is said that Yoga draws one to a state of rest at one’s own centre. It is a way of stilling the whirlpools of the mind, and savouring the peace that comes from within.