'Yoga' in Sanskrit means 'to unite'. Now days it is being said that "yoga is the new mantra for fitness and health." What is being referred as the 'Yoga' in English, is more commonly known as 'Asana' in Sanskrit, which means different physical postures and poses.



This is an age-old practice of meditation and it helps in keeping the mind calm and peaceful. All human beings undergo certain emotional waves like anxiety, stress, depression, ill health and anger. Yoga can well transform these emotional traits into peacefulness thus enabling an individual to enjoy good and vibrant health. It is nothing but the spiritual practice of uniting the body, soul and the spirit of the individual.



Yoga has its roots in India that originated more than three thousand five hundred years ago. It is believed to be a scientific system of practicing physical as well as mental well-being. With the help of yoga we can reach our highest potential, fulfill all our preset goals and thus experience a healthy, happy and a blissful life. Thus it helps us to enhance the quality of our lives.



Discipline and hard work should be the keynote of all the beginners of Yoga. It involves movement, breath, posture, relaxation and meditation in order to establish a healthy, lively and balanced approach to life. Thus, Yoga symbolizes balance and harmony in each and every area of our lives. During the ancient ages, the different Yoga postures and the breathing exercises were mainly practiced in order to bring about stability and relaxation; but in the modern scenario, it plays a significant role in maintaining a fine balance between work and healthy mind.