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Yoga FAQ's

What is yoga?

The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit. What is commonly referred to as "yoga" can be more accurately described by the Sanskrit word asana, which refers to the practice of physical postures or poses. The physical postures are actually only one of the eight "limbs" of yoga, the majority of which are more concerned with mental and spiritual well being than physical activity. Meditation and pranayama are two of the other eight limbs of yoga.

I have my own religious belief, will practicing Yoga conflict with my religious beliefs?

This topic has been much debated. But, specifically speaking, Yoga is not a religion, although many of its principles and teachings can be found in several of the world religions. Yoga is supportive of established world religions and existing spiritual practices by offering additional tools and practices that aim to cultivate virtues such as lovingness, compassion, goodwill and acceptance, non-violence, truthfulness, and discipline.

What to expect in a yoga class?

Each class is unique, although there are some common aspects of all yoga classes. You should expect to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early, to give yourself time to pay for class, take your shoes off, collect the props (blocks, blankets, straps), and to setup your mat. Classes usual start with a centering practice of mindful intention and/or breathing, the class will move through a series of yoga poses sequenced depending on the style of the teacher, and end with a closing practice, which may include meditation, but most always includes savasana, final relaxtion, the ultimate of all yoga poses.