Yoga comes from a Sanskrit word that means to unite or join. It is a series of poses or exercises that are combined with breathing and meditation to join the mind and the body. One of the great things about yoga is that is a very flexible and so can be practised by anyone of any age, sex or physical ability. There is a wide range of different poses that can be practised depending on the type of yoga you are engaged in. A list of the different types of yoga that you will come across in this site is below:

• Acu-Yoga
• Ananda Yoga
• Anusara Yoga
• Ashtanga Yoga
• Bhakti Yoga
• Bikram Yoga
• Body-Mind Centring Yoga
• Hatha Yoga
• Integral Yoga
• Iyengar Yoga
• Jivamukti Yoga
• Kripalu Yoga
• Kundalini Yoga
• Natural Yoga
• Partner Yoga
• Power Yoga
• Restorative Yoga
• Sivananda Yoga
• Tantra Yoga
• Viniyoga

There are a large number of benefits to practising yoga and they include:

• Reduced levels of stress and anxiety
• Improved physical strength and flexibility
• Improves self-control and concentration
• Boosts the immune system
• Reduced blood pressure and improves circulation
• Increases peace of mind
• Reduces sleep disturbances
• Improves muscle and skin tone

As well as the above general benefits that people can experience it can also be used as a treatment for a large number of different conditions. Some of the illnesses that are thought to benefit from the regular practise of yoga include allergies, Alzheimer disease, anaemia, anger, anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, bronchitis, cancer, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, colitis, common cold, constipation, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, eye problems, facial wrinkles, gastro-intestinal disorders, headaches, heartburn, haemorrhoids, hepatitis, high blood pressure, hypertension, immune-deficiency, impotence, menopause, menstrual cramps, migraines, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, nervous tension, obesity, osteoporosis, prostate, enlargement, sciatica, skin problems, sleep apnoea, slipped disk, sterility, stiffness, stress, insomnia, intoxication, thyroid problems, kidney stones, stuttering and stammering, urinary tract disorders for women, vaginal infections and many more.