BENEFITS OF YOGA • Provides a low-impact, full-body workout. • Improves flexibility and posture; increases strength. • Challenges without being competitive. • Complements your other fitness activities. • Relieves tension and stress. • Clears your mind, giving room for creativity and intuition to flourish. • Improves your physical and mental capability to help you stay focused. YOGA CONSISTS OF FIVE KEY ELEMENTS: • Proper exercise • Proper breathing • Proper relaxation • Meditation • Proper diet In a Hatha Yoga practice, you will learn how to quiet the mind by focusing on the breath and on the subtle movements of your body through specific poses. Regulated breathing called pranayama, a series of physical poses called asanas, and relaxing meditative postures called savasana form the foundation of a Hatha Yoga practice.