Yoga is a holistic practice that integrates physical postures, breath control, meditation, and positivity to promote overall well-being. 
It originated in ancient India and has evolved into a popular form of exercise and mindfulness around the world.
Physically, yoga enhances flexibility, strength, and balance. Through a series of poses where practitioners engage muscles, improve posture, and alleviate tension in the body. The controlled breathing techniques practiced in yoga help to oxygenate the body, reduce stress, and calm the mind.
Overall, yoga serves as a powerful antidote to the physical strains of modern day living. The classes cultivate awareness of body alignments and encourage mindful movement, this also counteracts the negative effects of prolonged sitting. Through consistent practice, individuals can experience improved spinal health, increased flexibility, and great sense of ease and grace in their movements, both on and off the yoga mat. 
Mentally, yoga cultivates mindfulness and reduces stress. The focus on breath awareness and present moment experience fosters relaxation, mental clarity, and emotional resilience. Regular yoga practice has been associated with decreased anxiety, depression, and improved overall mental well-being.
Yoga offers a holistic approach to addressing many of the imbalances created by modern lifestyles, empowering practitioners to stand taller, move more freely, and live with vitality and confidence. Whether you are seeking stress relief, increased flexibility, and strength, or simply a sense of balance in your life, a regular yoga practice can bring these profound benefits into your life.
Becky Duncan, Chanting Stork Yoga.
