The philosophy of yoga is about a union of mind, body and breath.

The practice of yoga is based on the principles of the work of Patanjali, an ancient Indian sage who brought his yogic teachings to the people some 5,000 years ago. Hatha yoga is one element of the physical asanas which make up the practice of yoga.

Hatha means Ha - Sun and Tha - Moon, and seeks to balance these two elements within ourselves.

Mind	Yoga teaches us to be aware of our minds and can bring stillness through the practice of meditation
Body	Practicing the physical asanas keeps us flexible and encourages learning about our bodies. The practice can relieve bodily stresses and strains and develop a deeper understanding of our physical form
Breath	Breath is vital to our lives and the practice of yoga draws attention to our vital life force

What can yoga do for you?

• Increase flexibility of body and mind
• Introduce relaxation techniques and skills
• Reduce stress, and related symptoms
• Improve posture, muscle tone and strength
• Develop awareness of the body, mind and breath connection
• Improve concentration and memory
• Target particular body areas and tailor practice to specific sporting activities