Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self
The primary aim of yoga is to restore the mind to simplicity and peace, freeing it from confusion and distress, whilst gently rejuvenating the body. This sense of order and calm comes from regular practices of poses and breath work.
The benefits of practicing yoga frequently are:
- Strengthens bones, joints and muscles without strain
- Reduces stress by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system (encourages the release of happy hormone serotonin)
- Increases flexibility of the whole body
- Increases heart health by stimulating it's function without causing exhaustion
- Can be practiced at any age
- Improves balance by activating proprioceptors
Yoga has a beneficial impact on the entire body bringing tone and firmness to the muscles, tissues, ligaments, joints and nerves. It helps maintain the smooth functioning of the body systems like metabolism, lymphatic circulation and hormones.