Yoga is an exercise form of the mind and body. This ancient knowledge originated from India. There are many types of yoga and some of them are Ashtanga Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and the now-popular Power Yoga. Yoga is taught by an expert teacher. Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn is all that are needed to start up a yoga session.

The daily practice of yoga improves concentration, boosts your energy, reduces stress, brings peace of mind and develops all systems in the body. A discipline is formed once yoga becomes a routine in your life. A proper regime detoxifies your body and brings holistic benefits by bringing you into the realm of organic and vegetarian diet.

Yoga exercise combines aerobics and other simple physical activities which enhance flexibility of muscles. It is generally done standing or sitting on a mat. It starts with simple poses and then increases in intensity. A good instructor will give alternatives for those who cannot perform complicated exercises.

Yoga can be practised by everyone from infant to adults. The impact of yoga can be felt even after retirement age. It helps control emotions and manages everyday tension at home and outside. It helps co-ordinate thought and action in the right way. A routine morning session of yoga with a motivating pleasant soft music creates a sound mind in a sound body.