Benefits of Yoga

Why do Yoga?

On the physical level Yoga can provide a feeling of well being and strength to the body. The body begins to feel differently inside your skin, with more strength and flexibility you get an increased sense of balance and agility. Many people lose weight and lose cravings for crappy foods. Many people get stronger physically in their body and end up doing things that they never dreamed was possible when they started.

On the level of our minds, Yoga provides access to a deep sense of peace. This is done though connection to the present moment through the medium of the breath. The present moment as accessed in Yoga provides a means for meditation and concentration which can benefit in multiple ways. Many people come to yoga because they feel nervous or agitated and find that Yoga calms them and brings balance andequanimity in their lives.

Ultimately Yoga is a spiritual practice designed to let you connect with your own divine nature. Yoga is not so much about the master or anything external being the spiritual force, but rather that the Spiritual presence is within each person and is their true nature. This is why most Yoga classes end with the Sanskrit word “namaste” which means “The Light within me, the spiritual essence with me, sees the same within

you.”