YOGA

The discipline of yoga can be traced back across 4,000 years to the Indus Valley of India. It is an essential component of Ayurveda, one of the oldest complete medical systems in the world. The word yoga is derived from a Sanskrit root (yuj) meaning to unite or yoke. Traditionally, a regular yoga practice is believed to unite body, mind and spirit, thereby enhancing health and quality of life.

First introduced to the United States at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, it is estimated that today more than 12 million Americans regularly practice yoga. Far from a fad, these numbers reflect the growing awareness that yoga offers an intimate sense of involvement in one's own healthcare and wellness.

While some view yoga as an activity focusing on relaxation or stretching, yoga is more a discipline in the art of living, complete with physical, mental, spiritual and community practices. Since many modern health problems are related to lifestyle issues, therapeutic yoga is a natural choice as a gentle, effective therapeutic intervention. Through a regular practice of therapeutic yoga, you can attain the skills necessary to explore your innate powers of restoration and healing, as well as gain the requisite knowledge for undertaking your own journey toward integration of mind, body and spirit.