About Yoga

Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that originated over 5,000 years ago. It is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that aims to unite the individual self (jiva) with the universal self (Brahman).

Benefits of Yoga

• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Improves flexibility and balance
• Enhances strength and endurance
• Improves sleep quality
• Boosts mood and overall well-being

Yoga Philosophy

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, one of the most influential yoga texts, outlines the eight limbs of yoga. These limbs are:

• Yamas (moral principles)
• Niyamas (personal observances)
• Asanas (postures)
• Pranayama (breath control)
• Pratyahara (sense withdrawal)
• Dharana (concentration)
• Dhyana (meditation)
• Samadhi (absorption)

Yoga aims to balance the three gunas (qualities) of nature: sattva (balance and harmony), rajas (activity and passion), and tamas (darkness and inertia).

The ultimate goal of yoga is to realize one's true nature, or the Atman, and to experience unity with the universal self, or Brahman.