why practice yoga?

Preventative and corrective aspects acting upon the structure of the body which bring about Integration, and therefore for radiant health and well being

Improved mobility

To connect to stillness through asana,pranayama, sensory awareness, concentration and meditation. To connect the external with the internals realms of being

To encourage openness of the heart and honest communication with yourself and fellow human and other beings

definitions of yoga

yoga is the balancing of opposing forces...is the union of opposites

'yogash karmashu kaushalam'..yoga is skill in action. ( Baghavad Gita 2.50)

'samattwan yoga uchyate'...yoga is evenness of mind (Baghavad Gita 2.48)

'yogashchitta vritti nirodhah'..is the blocking of patterns of consciousness ( Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, ch1, sutra 2) or some say the cessation of mental fluctuations