WELCOME TO HARMONY YOGA UK
“Yoga is not an ancient myth buried in oblivion. It is the most valuable inheritance of the present. It is the essential need of today and the culture of tomorrow.”
Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Hi, I'm Beverley. Thank you for taking an interest in 'Harmony Yoga UK' and this extraordinary discipline which is Yoga. Yoga is for everyone and can be practiced by anyone. You do not have to be incredibly thin, flexible or a follower of Eastern religions. These are all myths which only succeed in putting people off giving it a go. The truth is that we can all benefit from Yoga; young, old, male, female, skinny, stocky, the healthy and the not so healthy. This is because it is Yoga which fits the individual’s needs and requirements and not the other way round. Whether you are dynamic, not used to any form of movement or have a particular physical complaint you can still enjoy the oldest form of gymnastics in the world (evidence of Yoga goes as far back as 2800 BC!)
Yoga is not a religion. Although it is linked with Hinduism and Buddhist traditions Yoga can be better described as a path for individual development and well- being rather than a religious path, although it is true that a person may develop a more spiritual outlook towards life if he or she becomes more interested in the philosophical aspects of Yoga. So, again, Yoga is for everyone, regardless of a person’s religion or culture.
The word ‘Yoga’ comes from the Sanskrit ‘Yuj’ and means unity, yoke or ‘bringing together.’ Generally it is interpreted as the ‘bringing together’ of body, mind and spirit. When most individuals begin to practice Yoga they are generally attracted to the great body stretches and physical improvements it brings, such as; improved flexibility, muscle strengthening and toning. Gradually, however, they realise how the breath is a fundamental part of each session as every Yoga instructor will always synchronise movement with breathing. This focus on the breath takes us to a deeper state of concentration and therefore engages the mind in our movements. When the body and mind work together with awareness we may indeed begin to feel more in tune with our spiritual side and can expect to leave a session feeling relaxed yet energised.
Yoga is not a religion. Although it is linked with Hinduism and Buddhist traditions Yoga can be better described as a path for individual development and well- being rather than a religious path, although it is true that a person may develop a more spiritual outlook towards life if he or she becomes more interested in the philosophical aspects of Yoga. So, again, Yoga is for everyone, regardless of a person’s religion or culture.
The word ‘Yoga’ comes from the Sanskrit ‘Yuj’ and means unity, yoke or ‘bringing together.’ Generally it is interpreted as the ‘bringing together’ of body, mind and spirit. When most individuals begin to practice Yoga they are generally attracted to the great body stretches and physical improvements it brings, such as; improved flexibility, muscle strengthening and toning. Gradually, however, they realise how the breath is a fundamental part of each session as every Yoga instructor will always synchronise movement with breathing. This focus on the breath takes us to a deeper state of concentration and therefore engages the mind in our movements. When the body and mind work together with awareness we may indeed begin to feel more in tune with our spiritual side and can expect to leave a session feeling relaxed yet energised.
