Yoga is an ancient Indian philosophy and way of life, where complete harmony between our body and mind is achieved by special exercise (
Asanas), breathing (
Pranayama) and meditation. Yoga is the product of thousand years of research done by rishis in ancient India. The aim of Yoga is to live a healthy living and attain self-enlightenment. Yoga means to yoke (to unite) with the source of our Being. In Yoga through practices of holding a variety of
body positions or asanas, and the centering of the mind and breath in a meditative way, the practitioner increases body awareness, posture, flexibility of body and mind and calmness of spirit.