What is Yoga ?

The word Yoga comes from Sanskrit scripts meaning 'to unite' and it is the art of attaining highest level of innser self. It is the science of gaining the awareness within oneself. It is the awakening of one's mind, body and soul. Thus Yoga is a means of achieving spiritual enlightenment.

Yoga can help you live a healthy, whole, and empowered life. It is beneficial to all kind of people of different caste, sex or religion. A person may begin at any age and can go on reaping its benefits.

The great sage Patanjali, was the founder of Ashtanga Yoga and presented the ancient yoga in a very systematic way. He is considered as the father of Yoga. He defined Yoga in a simple way as - controlling of thoughts arising in the mind i.e. the way of overcoming the obstacles of the mind towards the spiritual development, through various Yoga Asanas and Breathing Exercises called Pranayama. He defines Asana as "Steady and comfortable posture".

Yoga Asanas have deep impact on the entire body and mind, it affects different systems in the body like muscular, respiratory, circulation, digestive, excretory, reproductive, endocrine, nervous system. All Yoga poses or positions help to develop strength and flexibility.

These Free Yoga Exercises will teach you with all the necessary Exercises Asanas and Pranayama for healthy living. But there are certain things to remember before performing yoga activities which will benefit you more, without any kind of difficulty or strain during exercises. You must regularly follow these points which is given in the Yoga Instructions post. Adopt Yogic practices as a way of life and gain happiness in life by becoming more steady, healthy and flexible.