FAQ

What is yoga? Yoga is a profound system of holistic health which originated in India over 5,000 years ago. In the Western world, yoga is often seen only as a means to gain flexibility and reduce stress. However, the practice of yoga poses is just the tip of the iceberg.

What are its benefits? Yoga seeks to bring an individual into balance physically, psychologically, emotionally, spirituality, and energetically. Some of its deeper benefits are to help the practitioner meets life’s challenges with strength and stability, and to guide him or her toward the fulfillment of his or her highest potential.

Where is the best place to take a yoga class?  Yoga is now offered in many environments—health clubs, senior centers, community centers, and of course, yoga studios. Most places other than yoga studios offer yoga as an Eastern version of a workout or aerobics class, or concentrate solely on the physical aspects.

If you want to experience the deeper and more profound benefits of yoga, a yoga studio is the place to go. While this is not true of every studio, a little investigation will reveal those studios that offer the greatest depth and breadth in exploring the entire spectrum of yoga. In addition, a good yoga studio will be able to assess the most appropriate course for you to follow, giving you guidance that is not available in other places that offer yoga as one of many exercise programs.

What kind of yoga should I practice? Yoga is traditionally meant to fit the individual needs of the practitioner. Yoga classes allow you to experiment and find the style and teacher that you find most compatible. A yoga studio should be able to advise you and guide you to the most appropriate style and level of class.