Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India, combining physical postures, breath control, and meditation to promote overall well-being. It’s much more than just exercise — yoga connects the body, mind, and spirit, helping to build strength, flexibility, and balance while calming the mind. Whether practiced gently or dynamically, yoga offers tools to reduce stress, increase self-awareness, and improve both physical and mental health at any age.

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Yoga combines:

• Movement (physical postures or "asanas")

• Breath control (called "pranayama")

• Meditation and mental focus

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What are the benefits of yoga?

• To connect body, breath, and mind

• To build strength, flexibility, and balance

• To create inner calm, mental clarity, and self-awareness​

• While the poses do help your physical health, the deeper purpose is to bring mental stillness and spiritual balance—whether you’re religious or not.

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Fun Fact

​The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit word “yuj,” meaning to unite — symbolizing the connection between body, mind, and spirit.