Yoga is an ancient tradition that unites body, mind and breath. When you take Yoga for fitness from a gym it is most often taught without all of the religious trappings of chanting and such.

Yoga uses breathing techniques, stretching, toning and balance using the physical principals of yoga. Yoga classes, depending on the teaching style of the teacher, are usually taught in a format that reaches students where they are as far as their level of fitness. If a person has physical limitations, the instructor can usually work with the student to help them adapt the poses to meet their body’s needs.

A typical class has a warm up period, exercise period and ends with a meditation/ relaxation cool down period.

The benefits of yoga include an increase in a person’s feelings of overall vitality, and energy level. Yoga participants become stringer and leaner, their flexibility increases and posture is improved. Students will notice reduced stress, and often some natural weight loss.