The Benefits of Yoga: Flexibility

I put this down a way on the list because flexibility is not the ultimate goal of yoga.  However if you practice yoga you will become more flexible — not only physically but mentally and spiritually as well. When I began to practice again in my 50’s after a very long absence I was horrifiedContinue reading “The Benefits of Yoga: Flexibility”

Thought for Today

Yoga, an ancient but perfect science, deals with the evolution of humanity. This evolution includes all aspects of one’s being, from bodily health to self realization. Yoga means union – the union of body with consciousness and consciousness with the soul. Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day to day lifeContinue reading “Thought for Today”

The Benefits of Yoga: Balance

   When I say balance what do you think of? Do you think of keeping the physical body standing upright?  That is one aspect of balance that we become more concerned with as we grow older and there are specific yoga poses that can help with that. Do you think of standing on one foot inContinue reading “The Benefits of Yoga: Balance”