Yoga is an ancient Indian form of exercise that helps improve health and fitness. It is also traditionally viewed as a set of spiritual or philosophical exercises that leads a person to greater self-awareness and internal peace.

In India and in many parts of Asia, yoga is used as a means to attain spiritual enlightenment.  The word yoga in original Sanskrit language means to control, to join, or to unite.

There are different types or schools of yoga such as Karma Yoga (Yoga of Action), Bhakti Yoga (Yoga of Devotion), and Jnana Yoga (Yoga of Knowledge), and Hatha Yoga.  Each school of yoga emphasizes a different aspect of the ancient art. Read the rest of this entry »