| So we have all heard about it. Some may have | | | | "unite" in Sanskirt. The general goal of yoga was to |
| ventured to try it. But how much do we know about | | | | free ones self from the cycle of life and death. |
| it? The plot thickens... Okay, so Yoga originated in India. | | | | Liberation from all worldly suffering is a prevalent idea |
| The practice is actually supposed to work as not only | | | | in Buddhism so it is not surprise this practice adopts the |
| a medium of personal fitness, but as a union of body | | | | same principles. However, in recent years it has been |
| and mind. It is all about self-fulfillment. Positive, healthy, | | | | adopted widely with little thought to its origin and |
| productive existence- yeah that is pretty much Yoga. | | | | traditional practice. |
| With strong roots in Buddhism and Hinduism is kind of | | | | In the Western sense, many practice yoga to relieve |
| easy to see its Zen nature and pursuit of attaining | | | | stress, stay flexible, and remain healthy. Yoga classes |
| enlightenment. | | | | have been a common sight throughout gyms across |
| As I stated earlier, yoga is a union of mind and body. | | | | America for the past decade. Teaching these classes |
| The actual word yoga literally means "control" or | | | | is also gaining favor. |