Yoga is a way of enhancing both physical and spiritual well-being. Yoga began in India thousands of years ago and yoga has become one of the mainstayes of modern alternative health. To harmonize mind, body alignment and emotions, yoga uses posture, movement, the breath, relaxation and meditation. The benefits of yoga are far reaching - from correct body alignment to relieving the frustrations of a stressful lifestyle.
What is yoga ?
The word yoga means "unity" or "oneness" and is derived from the Sanskrit word "yug" which means to join. In spiritual terms it refers to the union of the individual conciousness with the universal conciousness.
Yoga is said to have first appeared in India and other parts of the world over 10,000 years ago. Archeological excavations made the Indus valley, in Harapa and Mahanjedaro, uncovered images of Lord Shiva, said to be the founder of yoga and paravati, his first student, in various postures and meditation positions.
Yoga can allieviate many of the problems we face today. The postures keep the body alignment tension-free and the controlled breathing keeps the emotions balanced and clear.

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IYENGAR
Based on the teachings of the yogi B.K.S Iyengar, this style of practice is most concerned with body alignment. In yoga, the body alignment is used to describe the precise way in which your body alignment should be positioned in each pose in order to obtain the maximum benefits to body alignment and avoid injury. Iyengar practice usually emphasizes holding poses over long periods versus moving quickly from one pose to the next (flow). Also, Iyengar practice encourages the use of props , such as yoga blankets, blocks and straps, in order to bring the body alignment correct.
KUNDALINI
The emphasis in Kundalini is on the breath in conjunction with physical movement, with the purpose of freeing energy in the lower body and allowing it to move upwards. All asana yoga practices make use of controlling the breath. But in Kundalini, the exploration of the effects of the breath (also called prana, meaning energy) on the body alignment and posture is essential. Kundalini uses rapid, repetitive movements rather than poses held for a long time, and the teacher will often lead the class in call and response yoga chanting.
BIKRAM/HOT YOGA
Pioneered by Bikram Choudhury, this style is more generally referred to as Hot Yoga. It is practiced in a 95 to 100 degree room, which allows for a loosening of tight muscles and profuse sweating, which is thought to be cleansing. The Bikram method is a set series of 26 poses, but not all hot classes make use of this series.

In our hectic modern world many people are taking ‘time out’ to practice yoga - a system of philosophy that originated in India 5,000 years ago. Everyone can practice yoga, regardless of age, sex or ability.

Yoga can help you become fitter, happier and healthier by learning to stretch, relax, and become more aware of your body alignment. Yoga is good fun and a great way to beat stress. Yoga also develops strength and flexibility, which are very important for most sports. Regular exercise improves posture, body alignment and can prevent and cure back and shoulder pain. Yoga for health.