yoga

The practice of yoga has been documented as early as 500 BCE in India and is practiced across the globe. Yoga is the tradition that combines physical and mental disciplines to achieve peace of mind and strength in body. There are several branches, or types, of yoga, including: Jnana Yoga, the path...

Meditation and yoga are highly effective techniques for relaxing the body and clearing the mind. 1500 years ago, a sage named Patañjali, who was working from far older sources, compiled the 196 sutras , or aphorisms, that form the basis of Ashtanga Yoga. Among these was this simple but...

By Michelle Fletcher, B.A. The benefits of yoga extend beyond the flexibility and relaxation gleaned from our Saturday morning class. Men and women of all ages have benefited from regular yoga sessions, but now studies are highlighting yoga’s many benefits for menopausal women. Yoga stretches can...