Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India. First codified by the sage Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras around 400 C.E, the practice was in fact handed down from teacher to student long before this text arose.
The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning “to yoke,” or “to unite”. The practice aims to create union between body, mind and spirit, as well as between the individual self and universal consciousness. Such a union tends to neutralize ego-driven thoughts and behaviors, creating a sense of spiritual awakening.
Yoga is not a religion. Yoga is open to all types of faith; there should be respect for all the different paths we walk and all realize the common spirit and goal we all share. If you are seeking a closer walk with your Divine Creator, yoga is the perfect choice to include in your life. You will find your time on the mat to be a wonderful way to feel that spiritual connection grow.
