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What is Yoga

Yoga – a classical Indian science dealing with the search of the soul. Yoga- signifies both the way to discover the soul & union with it.

Yoga comprises eight limbs.

  1. Yama - universal moral commandments
  2. Niyama - Rules of personal conduct,- self cleanliness of mind &body. Study of self (I am)
  3. Asanas - The practice of yoga postures
  4. Pranayama -Yoga breathing techniques
  5. Pratyahara - Control of senses, drawing in of the senses from external world into the interior self.
  6. Dharana - Concentration of the mind (constant practice is need to achieve this)
  7. Dhyana - Meditation
  8. Samadhi - Absorption in the infinite transcending state beyond meditation where the physiological process stops as conscious becomes totally absorbed in the soul. A state of truth & bliss.

Did you know that corporate wellness programs that offer yoga will help prevent osteoarthritis and reduce the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?

The corporation benefits by offering a Yoga Program to their employees two-fold by providing a wellness incentive as well as enhancing the employee/company relationship.

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