Yoga For Your Health

Yoga is a profound structure of holistic health that originated in India over 5000 years ago. It is a philosophy as well as a science. The ultimate goal of yoga is to achieve a peaceful state of mind without distraction from outward forces. Yoga is taught through meditation and posture exercises that help to relieve stress and promote health for your body and mind.

Yoga means, “Joined Together.” The word comes from the ancient Sanskrit word Yug, which means to unify.

Benefits of Yoga

Reduces Stress
Improves Health
Improves Flexibility
Unifies body, Mind, and Soul

There are eight forms of Yoga and within each form are specific practices and postures.

(1) Bhaki Yoga
(2) Karma yoga
(3) Jnana Yoga
(4) Raja Yoga
(5) Mantra Yoga
(6) Laya Yoga
(7) Tantra Yoga
(8) Hatha Yoga

For more information on these eight forms of yoga you can visit:

www.yogaworld.org

Yoga Centers In the Ottawa Region

Centers	Phone Numbers
Rama Lotus Yoga Center	234-7974
Santosha Yoga	235-5378