Yoga is an ancient tradition from India documented to be over 4,000 years old and commonly thought to be a 10,000 year old tradition.  Yoga only came to the United States about 100 years ago.  The style of yoga most often taught in the U.S. and what I teach is Hatha Yoga.  “Ha” means sun and “Tha” means moon.

Hatha Yoga is about disciplining the opposing forces of nature in one’s body in order to bring balance.  When the physical body is in balance, internal organs and glands begin to function better and overall health improves.  Yoga improves the immune system and also helps to balance emotions leading to reduced stress.  It is widely recognized for its ability increase flexibility, yet it also increases strength and improves posture and alignment.