The word yoga is derived from the root yuj, meaning to unite or join together.
Research shows that yoga helps manage or control anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, blood pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, stress and other conditions and diseases. What's more, yoga:
· Improves muscle tone, flexibility, strength and stamina
· Reduces stress and tension
· Boosts self esteem
· Detoxifies the body
· Improves concentration and creativity
· Improves circulation
· Stimulates the immune system
· Creates sense of well being and calm
