About Yoga

Yoga is a comprehensive system of self-healthcare for the body, mind and spirit with the ultimate goal of achieving freedom through enlightenment. It is universal and is practiced by people of diverse interests, religions, ages and physical abilities. The practice of yoga awakens the natural wisdom and intelligence of the entire body/mind/spirit. At the Yoga Center we teach Integrated Yoga. This system is based on the Eight Limbs and Four Paths of Classical Yoga as transmitted through lineages of spiritual teachers over thousands of years.

Five Elements
  • PROPER EXERCISE develops strength, flexibility, poise and balance.
  • PROPER BREATHING soothes, cleanses and strengthens the nervous system and increases vitality.
  • COMPLETE RELAXATION releases stress and recharges the body and mind.
  • PROPER DIET cleanses, enlivens and fuels the body/mind.
  • MEDITATION clears and focuses the mind and increases self-knowledge and well-being. 
Eight Limbs
  1. Yamas – Restraints
  2. Niyamas – Observances
  3. Asana – Posture
  4. Pranayama - Breath
  5. Pratyahara - Withdrawal of the senses
  6. Dharana – Concentration
  7. Dhyana – Meditation
  8. Samadhi – Contemplation
Four Paths
There are four main paths of Yoga – Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Raja Yoga. Each is suited to a different temperament or approach to life. All the paths lead ultimately to the same destination – to union with Brahman or God – and the lessons of each of them need to be integrated if true wisdom is to be attained.